KidHaven Science Library Books in Order
KidHaven Science Library is a 4-book series by Gail Stewart for ages 9+, at a grades 6–9 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.5
KidHaven Science Library Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most KidHaven Science Library books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The KidHaven Science Library - Microscopes (The KidHaven Science Library) 2002 · Gail B. Stewart | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | The KidHaven Science Library - Thunderstorms (The KidHaven Science Library) 2002 · Patrica D Netzley | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | The KidHaven Science Library - Volcanoes (The KidHaven Science Library) 2002 · Patricia D. Netzley | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | Forensics (Kidhaven Science Library) 2006 | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Mild |
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. KidHaven Science Library (4 books by Gail Stewart) lands at a grades 6–9 reading level, with average content intensity 1.5/5. 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 KidHaven Science Library Books
The KidHaven Science Library - Microscopes (The KidHaven Science Library)
Gail B. Stewart
The KidHaven Science Library - Microscopes (The KidHaven Science Library)
Gail B. Stewart
The KidHaven Science Library - Thunderstorms (The KidHaven Science Library)
Patrica D Netzley
The KidHaven Science Library - Thunderstorms (The KidHaven Science Library)
Patrica D Netzley
The KidHaven Science Library - Volcanoes (The KidHaven Science Library)
Patricia D. Netzley
The KidHaven Science Library - Volcanoes (The KidHaven Science Library)
Patricia D. Netzley
Forensics (Kidhaven Science Library)
Gail Stewart
Forensics (Kidhaven Science Library)
Gail Stewart
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Questions about the KidHaven Science Library series
- What reading level is the KidHaven Science Library series?
- KidHaven Science Library books are at a grades 6–9 reading level (average grade level 8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the KidHaven Science Library books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most KidHaven Science Library books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The KidHaven Science Library - Microscopes (The KidHaven Science Library) (2002); The KidHaven Science Library - Thunderstorms (The KidHaven Science Library) (2002); The KidHaven Science Library - Volcanoes (The KidHaven Science Library) (2002); Forensics (Kidhaven Science Library) (2006).
- What age is the KidHaven Science Library series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends KidHaven Science Library for ages 9+. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.