On My Own Science Books in Order
On My Own Science is a 3-book series by Susan E. Goodman for ages 5–12, at a grades 3–4 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
On My Own Science Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most On My Own Science books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saber-toothed cats 2006 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Supercroc found 2006 · Sally M. Walker | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Saving the Whooping Crane (On My Own Science) 2007 | Level 3-4 | 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. On My Own Science (3 books by Susan E. Goodman) lands at a grades 3–4 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 On My Own Science Books
Saber-toothed cats
Susan E. Goodman
Saber-toothed cats
Susan E. Goodman
Supercroc found
Sally M. Walker
Supercroc found
Sally M. Walker
Saving the Whooping Crane (On My Own Science)
Susan E. Goodman
Saving the Whooping Crane (On My Own Science)
Susan E. Goodman
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Questions about the On My Own Science series
- What reading level is the On My Own Science series?
- On My Own Science books are at a grades 3–4 reading level (average grade level 3.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the On My Own Science books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most On My Own Science books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Saber-toothed cats (2006); Supercroc found (2006); Saving the Whooping Crane (On My Own Science) (2007).
- What age is the On My Own Science series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends On My Own Science for ages 5–12. 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.