PM Plus Gold Books in Order
PM Plus Gold is a 2-book series by RIGBY for ages 5–8, at a grade 3 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
PM Plus Gold Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most PM Plus Gold books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deserts 2001 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Forests 2001 | Level 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. PM Plus Gold (2 books by RIGBY) lands at a grade 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 PM Plus Gold Books
Deserts
RIGBY
Deserts
RIGBY
Forests
RIGBY
Forests
RIGBY
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Questions about the PM Plus Gold series
- What reading level is the PM Plus Gold series?
- PM Plus Gold books are at a grade 3 reading level (average grade level 3.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the PM Plus Gold books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most PM Plus Gold books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Deserts (2001); Forests (2001).
- What age is the PM Plus Gold series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends PM Plus Gold 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.