Mission: Science Books in Order
Mission: Science is a 4-book series by William B. Rice for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Mission: Science Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Mission: Science books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocks and minerals 2008 | Level 6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Matter 2009 · Jane Weir | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Inside the water cycle 2010 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | The world of plants 2010 · Michael L. Macceca | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | 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. Mission: Science (4 books by William B. Rice) lands at a grades 5–6 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 Mission: Science Books
Rocks and minerals
William B. Rice
Rocks and minerals
William B. Rice
Matter
Jane Weir
Matter
Jane Weir
Inside the water cycle
William B. Rice
Inside the water cycle
William B. Rice
The world of plants
Michael L. Macceca
The world of plants
Michael L. Macceca
Series Like Mission: Science: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
- Discovering Dinosaurs (Smart Apple Media) by Sandy Fritz 5 books · Grades 5–6 · gentle content
- Extreme Machines (Rosen/PowerKids); PowerKids Press by Ian F. Mahaney 5 books · Grades 5–6 · gentle content
- Insects and Spiders by Shane F. McEvey 5 books · Grades 5–6 · gentle content
- Science Readers: Content and Literacy-Grade 4 by William B. Rice 3 books · Grades 4–5 · gentle content
- True Book: National Parks by Josh Gregory 6 books · Grades 5–6 · gentle content
- Birdbooks by George K. Peck 7 books · Grades 5–6 · gentle content
Questions about the Mission: Science series
- What reading level is the Mission: Science series?
- Mission: Science books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Mission: Science books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Mission: Science books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Rocks and minerals (2008); Matter (2009); Inside the water cycle (2010); The world of plants (2010).
- What age is the Mission: Science series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Mission: Science for ages 9–12. 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.