Eyewitness Books Books in Order
3 books by Paul D. Taylor. Reading level: Grades 8.2–8.5. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Eyewitness Books (3 books by Paul D. Taylor) lands at reading level Grades 8.2–8.5, with average content intensity 1/5.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense across the series.
Eyewitness Books Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fossil Paul D. Taylor | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 2 | North American Indian David Murdoch | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 3 | Oil (DK Eyewitness Books) John Farndon | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
All Eyewitness Books Books
Enjoy This Series in Other Languages
2 editions available in other languages.
Questions about the Eyewitness Books series
- What reading level is the Eyewitness Books series?
- The Eyewitness Books series by Paul D. Taylor is at a Grades 8.2–8.5 reading level (average Grade 8.2). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Eyewitness Books books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 3 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Eyewitness Books series appropriate for?
- The Eyewitness Books series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.