I Know That! Books in Order
I Know That! is a 2-book series by Claire Llewellyn for ages 5–8, at a grades 2–3 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
I Know That! Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most I Know That! books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rainforest Animals (I Know That! (Animals)) 2004 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Metal (I Know That!) 2005 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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. I Know That! (2 books by Claire Llewellyn) lands at a grades 2–3 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All I Know That! Books
Rainforest Animals (I Know That! (Animals))
Claire Llewellyn
Rainforest Animals (I Know That! (Animals))
Claire Llewellyn
Metal (I Know That!)
Claire Llewellyn
Metal (I Know That!)
Claire Llewellyn
Series Like I Know That!: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
- Little Bits! First Readers; Even Weirder and Cuter by E Merwin 3 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle content
- Look Once, Look Again by David M. Schwartz 5 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle content
- Blastoff! Readers; Shark Frenzy by Thomas K. Adamson 4 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle content
- All About Food Crops by Cecelia H. Brannon 3 books · Grades 1–2 · gentle content
- Animals in Their Habitats by Francine Galko 8 books · Grade 3 · gentle content
- Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books by Adele Richardson 10 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle to moderate content
Questions about the I Know That! series
- What reading level is the I Know That! series?
- I Know That! books are at a grades 2–3 reading level (average grade level 2.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the I Know That! books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most I Know That! books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Rainforest Animals (I Know That! (Animals)) (2004); Metal (I Know That!) (2005).
- What age is the I Know That! series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends I Know That! for ages 5–8. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.