What reading level is the My Science Library, 2-3 series?

The My Science Library, 2-3 series by Julie K. Lundgren is at a Grades 2.7–3.3 reading level (average Grade 3.1). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 5 books in the series.

What order should I read the My Science Library, 2-3 books?

The My Science Library, 2-3 series has 5 books in order: 1. Melting Matter, 2. Plants Make Their Own Food, 3. Seeds, Bees, and Pollen, 4. What Do Critters Do in the Winter?, 5. What's on the Food Chain Menu?.

What age is the My Science Library, 2-3 series appropriate for?

The My Science Library, 2-3 series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

My Science Library, 2-3 Books in Order

5 books by Julie K. Lundgren. Reading level: Grades 2.7–3.3. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

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, 2-3 (5 books by Julie K. Lundgren) lands at reading level Grades 2.7–3.3, 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.

Books

Grades 2.7–3.3

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

My Science Library, 2-3 Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Melting Matter Amy S. Hansen	Level 2-3	Gentle
2	Plants Make Their Own Food Julie K. Lundgren	Level 3-4	Gentle
3	Seeds, Bees, and Pollen Julie K. Lundgren	Level 3-4	Gentle
4	What Do Critters Do in the Winter? Julie K. Lundgren	Level 3-4	Gentle
5	What's on the Food Chain Menu? Julie K. Lundgren	Level 2-3	Gentle

All My Science Library, 2-3 Books

Melting Matter

Amy S. Hansen

Melting Matter

Amy S. Hansen

Level 2-3 Gentle

Plants Make Their Own Food

Julie K. Lundgren

Plants Make Their Own Food

Julie K. Lundgren

Level 3-4 Gentle

Seeds, Bees, and Pollen

Julie K. Lundgren

Seeds, Bees, and Pollen

Julie K. Lundgren

Level 3-4 Gentle

What Do Critters Do in the Winter?

Julie K. Lundgren

What Do Critters Do in the Winter?

Julie K. Lundgren

Level 3-4 Gentle

What's on the Food Chain Menu?

Julie K. Lundgren

What's on the Food Chain Menu?

Julie K. Lundgren

Level 2-3 Gentle

Questions about the My Science Library, 2-3 series

What reading level is the My Science Library, 2-3 series?: The My Science Library, 2-3 series by Julie K. Lundgren is at a Grades 2.7–3.3 reading level (average Grade 3.1). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 5 books in the series.
What order should I read the My Science Library, 2-3 books?: The reading-order table above lists all 5 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 My Science Library, 2-3 series appropriate for?: The My Science Library, 2-3 series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). 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.