Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers Books in Order
4 books by Susan Heinrichs Gray. Reading level: Grades 2.1–3.1. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).
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. Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers (4 books by Susan Heinrichs Gray) lands at reading level Grades 2.1–3.1, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinosaur Armor Susan Heinrichs Gray | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 2 | Dinosaur Dig! Susan H. Gray | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 3 | Dinosaur Eggs Susan Heinrichs Gray | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 4 | Is It a Dinosaur? Susan H. Gray | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
All Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers Books
Dinosaur Armor
Susan Heinrichs Gray
Dinosaur Armor
Susan Heinrichs Gray
Dinosaur Dig!
Susan H. Gray
Dinosaur Dig!
Susan H. Gray
Dinosaur Eggs
Susan Heinrichs Gray
Dinosaur Eggs
Susan Heinrichs Gray
Is It a Dinosaur?
Susan H. Gray
Is It a Dinosaur?
Susan H. Gray
Questions about the Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series
- What reading level is the Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series?
- The Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series by Susan Heinrichs Gray is at a Grades 2.1–3.1 reading level (average Grade 2.8). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 4 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 Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series appropriate for?
- The Scholastic News-Prehistoric World; Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5. 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.