What reading level is the Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science series?

Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.

What order should I read the Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science books?

Series numbers aren't available for most Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Electricity (2011); Properties of matter (2011).

Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science Books in Order

Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science is a 2-book series by Harriet McGregor for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books: 2; By publication date
Reading level: Grades 5–6; Average grade level 5.8
Recommended ages: Ages 9–12; From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity: Gentle; HootRated 1/5

Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

#	Title	Reading Level	Ages	Content
1	Electricity 2011	Level 6	9-12	Gentle
2	Properties of matter 2011 · Katie Dicker	Level 5-6	9-12	Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

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. Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science (2 books by Harriet McGregor) lands at a grades 5–6 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 Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science Books

Electricity

Harriet McGregor

Electricity

Harriet McGregor

Level 6 Gentle

Properties of matter

Katie Dicker

Properties of matter

Katie Dicker

Level 5-6

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Questions about the Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science series

What reading level is the Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science series?: Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science books?: Series numbers aren't available for most Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Electricity (2011); Properties of matter (2011).
What age is the Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science series appropriate for?: HootRated recommends Sherlock Bones Looks at Physical Science for ages 9–12. 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.