Sharing Nature with Children Books in Order
Sharing Nature with Children is a 4-book series by Anthony D. Fredericks for ages 5–8, at a grades 4–6 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Sharing Nature with Children Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Sharing Nature with Children books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under one rock Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs 2001 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | In one tidepool Crabs, Snails, and Salty Tails 2002 | Level 5-6 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Around One Cactus Owls, Bats and Leaping Rats (Sharing Nature With Children Book) 2003 | Level 6-7 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Near One Cattail Turtles, Logs And Leaping Frogs (Sharing Nature with Children Book) 2005 | Level 5-6 | 5-8 | 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. Sharing Nature with Children (4 books by Anthony D. Fredericks) lands at a grades 4–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. 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 Sharing Nature with Children Books
Under one rock
Anthony D. Fredericks
Under one rock
Anthony D. Fredericks
In one tidepool
Anthony D. Fredericks
In one tidepool
Anthony D. Fredericks
Around One Cactus
Anthony D. Fredericks
Around One Cactus
Anthony D. Fredericks
Near One Cattail
Anthony D. Fredericks
Near One Cattail
Anthony D. Fredericks
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Questions about the Sharing Nature with Children series
- What reading level is the Sharing Nature with Children series?
- Sharing Nature with Children books are at a grades 4–6 reading level (average grade level 5.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Sharing Nature with Children books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Sharing Nature with Children books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Under one rock (2001); In one tidepool (2002); Around One Cactus (2003); Near One Cattail (2005).
- What age is the Sharing Nature with Children series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Sharing Nature with Children for ages 5–8. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.