My Science Library, 4-5 Books in Order
My Science Library, 4-5 is a 3-book series by Julie K. Lundgren for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
My Science Library, 4-5 Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most My Science Library, 4-5 books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How Do Humans Depend on Earth? 2012 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Plants As Food, Fuel, and Medicine 2012 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Eating and the digestive system 2013 | 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. My Science Library, 4-5 (3 books by Julie K. Lundgren) lands at a grades 5–7 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, 4-5 Books
How Do Humans Depend on Earth?
Julie K. Lundgren
How Do Humans Depend on Earth?
Julie K. Lundgren
Plants As Food, Fuel, and Medicine
Julie K. Lundgren
Plants As Food, Fuel, and Medicine
Julie K. Lundgren
Eating and the digestive system
Julie K. Lundgren
Eating and the digestive system
Julie K. Lundgren
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Questions about the My Science Library, 4-5 series
- What reading level is the My Science Library, 4-5 series?
- My Science Library, 4-5 books are at a grades 5–7 reading level (average grade level 6.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the My Science Library, 4-5 books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most My Science Library, 4-5 books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: How Do Humans Depend on Earth? (2012); Plants As Food, Fuel, and Medicine (2012); Eating and the digestive system (2013).
- What age is the My Science Library, 4-5 series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends My Science Library, 4-5 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.