Making Sense of Science Books in Order
7 books by Peter D. Riley. Reading level: Grades 6.6–7.5. 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. Making Sense of Science (7 books by Peter D. Riley) lands at reading level Grades 6.6–7.5, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
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
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Making Sense of Science Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electricity And Power (Making Sense of Science) Peter D. Riley | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Life on Earth Peter D. Riley | Level 7 | Gentle |
| 3 | Light And Color (Making Sense of Science) Peter D. Riley | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 4 | Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) Peter D. Riley | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 5 | Sound And Vibrations (Making Sense of Science) Peter D. Riley | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 6 | The Earth In Space (Making Sense of Science) Peter D. Riley | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 7 | The Human Body (Making Sense of Science) Peter D. Riley | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
All Making Sense of Science Books
Electricity And Power (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
Electricity And Power (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
Life on Earth
Peter D. Riley
Life on Earth
Peter D. Riley
Light And Color (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
Light And Color (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
Sound And Vibrations (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
Sound And Vibrations (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
The Earth In Space (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
The Earth In Space (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
The Human Body (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
The Human Body (Making Sense of Science)
Peter D. Riley
Questions about the Making Sense of Science series
- What reading level is the Making Sense of Science series?
- The Making Sense of Science series by Peter D. Riley is at a Grades 6.6–7.5 reading level (average Grade 6.9). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Making Sense of Science books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 7 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 Making Sense of Science series appropriate for?
- The Making Sense of Science 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.