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My Science Library, 1-2 Books in Order

My Science Library, 1-2 is a 2-book series by Julie K. Lundgren for ages 5–8, at a grades 1–2 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 1–2
Average grade level 2.2
Recommended ages
Ages 5–8
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

My Science Library, 1-2 Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most My Science Library, 1-2 books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Animal Habitats
2011
Level 2-3 5-8 Gentle
2 Matter Comes in All Shapes
2011 · Amy S. Hansen
Level 1-2 5-8 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

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. My Science Library, 1-2 (2 books by Julie K. Lundgren) lands at a grades 1–2 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 My Science Library, 1-2 Books

Animal Habitats

Julie K. Lundgren

Cover of Animal Habitats

Animal Habitats

Julie K. Lundgren

Level 2-3

Matter Comes in All Shapes

Amy S. Hansen

Cover of Matter Comes in All Shapes

Matter Comes in All Shapes

Amy S. Hansen

Level 1-2 Gentle

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the My Science Library, 1-2 series

What reading level is the My Science Library, 1-2 series?
My Science Library, 1-2 books are at a grades 1–2 reading level (average grade level 2.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the My Science Library, 1-2 books?
Series numbers aren't available for most My Science Library, 1-2 books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Animal Habitats (2011); Matter Comes in All Shapes (2011).
What age is the My Science Library, 1-2 series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends My Science Library, 1-2 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.