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Science Reader: Closer Look: Matter Books in Order

4 books by William B. Rice. Reading level: Grades 2.4–3.2. 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 Reader: Closer Look: Matter (4 books by William B. Rice) lands at reading level Grades 2.4–3.2, 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.

4
Books
Grades 2.4–3.2
Reading Level
1/5
Avg. Intensity
LG
Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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2
3
4
First book Latest book

Science Reader: Closer Look: Matter Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Condensation
William B. Rice
Level 2-3 Gentle
2 Evaporation
William B. Rice
Level 2-3 Gentle
3 Gases
William B. Rice
Level 3-4 Gentle
4 Liquids
William B. Rice
Level 3-4 Gentle

Questions about the Science Reader: Closer Look: Matter series

What reading level is the Science Reader: Closer Look: Matter series?
The Science Reader: Closer Look: Matter series by William B. Rice is at a Grades 2.4–3.2 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 Science Reader: Closer Look: Matter 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 Science Reader: Closer Look: Matter series appropriate for?
The Science Reader: Closer Look: Matter 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.