Science Matters: Earth Science Books in Order
6 books by Jennifer Nault. Reading level: Grades 4.3–5.2. 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. Science Matters: Earth Science (6 books by Jennifer Nault) lands at reading level Grades 4.3–5.2, with average content intensity 1.2/5. 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.
Science Matters: Earth Science Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earthquakes (Science Matters Earth Science) Jennifer Nault | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 2 | Fossils (Science Matters Earth Science) Megan Lappi | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 3 | Minerals (Science Matters Earth Science) Patricia Miller-Schroeder | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 4 | Rocks (Science Matters Earth Science) Melanie Ostopowich | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 5 | The Rock Cycle (Science Matters) Melanie Ostopowich | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 6 | Volcanoes (Science Matters Earth Science) Jennifer Nault | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
All Science Matters: Earth Science Books
Earthquakes (Science Matters Earth Science)
Jennifer Nault
Earthquakes (Science Matters Earth Science)
Jennifer Nault
Fossils (Science Matters Earth Science)
Megan Lappi
Fossils (Science Matters Earth Science)
Megan Lappi
Minerals (Science Matters Earth Science)
Patricia Miller-Schroeder
Minerals (Science Matters Earth Science)
Patricia Miller-Schroeder
Rocks (Science Matters Earth Science)
Melanie Ostopowich
Rocks (Science Matters Earth Science)
Melanie Ostopowich
The Rock Cycle (Science Matters)
Melanie Ostopowich
The Rock Cycle (Science Matters)
Melanie Ostopowich
Volcanoes (Science Matters Earth Science)
Jennifer Nault
Volcanoes (Science Matters Earth Science)
Jennifer Nault
Questions about the Science Matters: Earth Science series
- What reading level is the Science Matters: Earth Science series?
- The Science Matters: Earth Science series by Jennifer Nault is at a Grades 4.3–5.2 reading level (average Grade 4.7). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Science Matters: Earth Science books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 Science Matters: Earth Science series appropriate for?
- The Science Matters: Earth Science series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1.2/5. 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.