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Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) Books in Order

5 books by Perfection Learning Corporation. Reading level: Grades 7–7.3. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

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. Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) (5 books by Perfection Learning Corporation) lands at reading level Grades 7–7.3, with average content intensity 1.6/5.

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.

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Books
Grades 7–7.3
Reading Level
1.6/5
Avg. Intensity
MG
Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Varies

Content intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.

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Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Consumption and Waste
Perfection Learning Corporation
Level 7-8 Gentle
2 Energy Sources
Karen E. Bledsoe, Perfection Learning Corporation
Level 7 Mild
3 Global Warming
Karen Bledsoe
Level 7 Gentle
4 Habitat Destruction
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Level 7-8 Moderate
5 Keeping/Food/Water Safe
Perfection Learning Corporation
Level 7-8 Gentle

Questions about the Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) series

What reading level is the Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) series?
The Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) series by Perfection Learning Corporation is at a Grades 7–7.3 reading level (average Grade 7.2). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.
What order should I read the Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) 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 Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) series appropriate for?
The Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.6/5. 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.