Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) Books in Order
Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) is a 6-book series by Sneed B. Collard for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–8 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.2
Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The prairie builders Reconstructing America's Lost Grasslands 2005 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Science warriors The Battle Against Invasive Species 2008 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat (Scientists in the Field Series) The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cats 2014 · Sy Montgomery | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Park scientists Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America's Own Backyard 2014 · Mary Kay Carson | Level 7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | The call of the osprey 2015 · Dorothy Hinshaw Patent | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | Crow smarts Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird 2016 · Pamela S. Turner | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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. Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) (6 books by Sneed B. Collard) lands at a grades 6–8 reading level, with average content intensity 1.2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) Books
The prairie builders
Sneed B. Collard
The prairie builders
Sneed B. Collard
Science warriors
Sneed B. Collard
Science warriors
Sneed B. Collard
Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat (Scientists in the Field Series)
Sy Montgomery
Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat (Scientists in the Field Series)
Sy Montgomery
Park scientists
Mary Kay Carson
Park scientists
Mary Kay Carson
The call of the osprey
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
The call of the osprey
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Crow smarts
Pamela S. Turner
Crow smarts
Pamela S. Turner
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Questions about the Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) series
- What reading level is the Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) series?
- Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) books are at a grades 6–8 reading level (average grade level 7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The prairie builders (2005); Science warriors (2008); Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat (Scientists in the Field Series) (2014); Park scientists (2014); The call of the osprey (2015); and 1 more.
- What age is the Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.