Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Books in Order
Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library is a 6-book series by John F. Prevost for ages 5–8, at a grades 3–4 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 1.5
Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse sharks 1995 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Great white sharks 1996 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Hammerhead sharks 1996 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Sand sharks 1996 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Intense |
| 5 | Whale sharks 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 6 | Thresher Sharks (Sharks Set II) 2005 · Adam G. Klein | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense across 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. Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library (6 books by John F. Prevost) lands at a grades 3–4 reading level, with average content intensity 1.5/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Books
Nurse sharks
John F. Prevost
Nurse sharks
John F. Prevost
Great white sharks
John F. Prevost
Great white sharks
John F. Prevost
Hammerhead sharks
John F. Prevost
Hammerhead sharks
John F. Prevost
Sand sharks
John F. Prevost
Sand sharks
John F. Prevost
Whale sharks
John F. Prevost
Whale sharks
John F. Prevost
Thresher Sharks (Sharks Set II)
Adam G. Klein
Thresher Sharks (Sharks Set II)
Adam G. Klein
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Questions about the Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series
- What reading level is the Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series?
- Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books are at a grades 3–4 reading level (average grade level 4.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Nurse sharks (1995); Great white sharks (1996); Hammerhead sharks (1996); Sand sharks (1996); Whale sharks (1996); and 1 more.
- What age is the Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Sharks (ABDO); Checkerboard Library for ages 5–8. Content is gentle to intense (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.