What reading level is the First Book series?

The First Book series by Elizabeth Tayntor Gowell is at a Grades 6.2–7.8 reading level (average Grade 7.1). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 15 books in the series.

What order should I read the First Book books?

The First Book series has 15 books in order: 1. A Forest's Life, 2. Animal dazzlers, 3. Auroras, 4. Dead log alive!, 5. Fountains of life, and 10 more.

What age is the First Book series appropriate for?

The First Book series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.4/5.

First Book Books in Order

15 books by Elizabeth Tayntor Gowell. Reading level: Grades 6.2–7.8. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

Content Intensity Across the Series

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Content intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.

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First Book Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	A Forest's Life Cathy Mania	Level 6-7	Gentle
2	Animal dazzlers Sneed B. Collard	Level 6-7	Gentle
3	Auroras Donna Walsh Shepherd	Level 7	Gentle
4	Dead log alive! Jo S. Kittinger	Level 6-7	Gentle
5	Fountains of life Elizabeth Tayntor Gowell	Level 7-8	Gentle
6	Life in the deep sea Elizabeth Tayntor Gowell	Level 6-7	Gentle
7	Limestone caves Roy A. Gallant	Level 7	Gentle
8	Norman Rockwell Joel H. Cohen	Level 7-8	Gentle
9	Robert E. Lee Marian G. Cannon	Level 7-8	Moderate
10	Slaves to Soldiers Wallace B. Black	Level 7-8	Moderate
11	The Abenaki Elaine Landau	Level 7-8	Gentle
12	The first flight Richard L. Taylor	Level 6-7	Gentle
13	The story of hydrogen Mark Uehling	Level 7-8	Gentle
14	Wild children Elaine Landau	Level 7-8	Mild
15	Women at the front Jean F. Blashfield	Level 7-8	Mild