Question 1

What reading level is the Science Matters: Simple Machines series?

Accepted Answer

The Science Matters: Simple Machines series by Jennifer Howse is at a Grades 4.9–5.3 reading level (average Grade 5). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.

Question 2

What order should I read the Science Matters: Simple Machines books?

Accepted Answer

The Science Matters: Simple Machines series has 6 books in order: 1. Inclined planes, 2. Levers, 3. Pulleys, 4. Screws, 5. Wedges, and 1 more.

Question 3

What age is the Science Matters: Simple Machines series appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

The Science Matters: Simple Machines series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Inclined planes Jennifer Howse	Level 5-6	Gentle
2	Levers Jennifer Howse	Level 4-5	Gentle
3	Pulleys James De Medeiros	Level 5-6	Gentle
4	Screws Michael De Medeiros	Level 4-5	Gentle
5	Wedges Tatiana Tomljanovic	Level 4-5	Gentle
6	Wheels and axles Michael De Medeiros	Level 5-6	Gentle

Science Matters: Simple Machines Books in Order

Content Intensity Across the Series

Science Matters: Simple Machines Reading Order

All Science Matters: Simple Machines Books

Inclined planes

Levers

Pulleys

Screws

Wedges

Wheels and axles