Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) Books in Order
6 books by Sneed B. Collard. Reading level: Grades 6.2–7.6. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
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 reading level Grades 6.2–7.6, 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.
Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat (Scientists in the Field Series) Sy Montgomery | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 2 | Crow smarts Pamela S. Turner | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 3 | Park scientists Mary Kay Carson | Level 7 | Gentle |
| 4 | Science warriors Sneed B. Collard | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | The call of the osprey Dorothy Hinshaw Patent | Level 7-8 | Mild |
| 6 | The prairie builders Sneed B. Collard | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
All Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) Books
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
Crow smarts
Pamela S. Turner
Crow smarts
Pamela S. Turner
Park scientists
Mary Kay Carson
Park scientists
Mary Kay Carson
Science warriors
Sneed B. Collard
Science warriors
Sneed B. Collard
The call of the osprey
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
The call of the osprey
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
The prairie builders
Sneed B. Collard
The prairie builders
Sneed B. Collard
Questions about the Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) series
- What reading level is the Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) series?
- The Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) series by Sneed B. Collard is at a Grades 6.2–7.6 reading level (average Grade 7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) 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 Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) series appropriate for?
- The Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). 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.