My Science Library, 2-3 Books in Order
My Science Library, 2-3 is a 5-book series by Julie K. Lundgren for ages 5–8, at a grades 2–3 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
My Science Library, 2-3 Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most My Science Library, 2-3 books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melting Matter 2011 · Amy S. Hansen | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Plants Make Their Own Food 2011 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Seeds, Bees, and Pollen 2011 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | What Do Critters Do in the Winter? 2011 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | What's on the Food Chain Menu? 2011 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | 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. My Science Library, 2-3 (5 books by Julie K. Lundgren) lands at a grades 2–3 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, 2-3 Books
Melting Matter
Amy S. Hansen
Melting Matter
Amy S. Hansen
Plants Make Their Own Food
Julie K. Lundgren
Plants Make Their Own Food
Julie K. Lundgren
Seeds, Bees, and Pollen
Julie K. Lundgren
Seeds, Bees, and Pollen
Julie K. Lundgren
What Do Critters Do in the Winter?
Julie K. Lundgren
What Do Critters Do in the Winter?
Julie K. Lundgren
What's on the Food Chain Menu?
Julie K. Lundgren
What's on the Food Chain Menu?
Julie K. Lundgren
Series Like My Science Library, 2-3: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
- Get Out Alive by Julie K. Lundgren 10 books · Grades 3–4 · gentle to mild content
- Life Cycles (Rourke); High Interest Adventures in Reading by Julie K. Lundgren 3 books · Grades 3–4 · gentle content
- Animals in Their Habitats by Francine Galko 8 books · Grade 3 · gentle content
- Look Once, Look Again by David M. Schwartz 5 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle content
- Blastoff! Readers; Shark Frenzy by Thomas K. Adamson 4 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle content
- Music Makers; Musical Instruments (Child's World) by Pamela K. Harris 6 books · Grades 3–4 · gentle content
Questions about the My Science Library, 2-3 series
- What reading level is the My Science Library, 2-3 series?
- My Science Library, 2-3 books are at a grades 2–3 reading level (average grade level 3.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the My Science Library, 2-3 books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most My Science Library, 2-3 books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Melting Matter (2011); Plants Make Their Own Food (2011); Seeds, Bees, and Pollen (2011); What Do Critters Do in the Winter? (2011); What's on the Food Chain Menu? (2011).
- What age is the My Science Library, 2-3 series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends My Science Library, 2-3 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.