What reading level is the Simply Science (Compass Point) series?

The Simply Science (Compass Point) series by Alice K. Flanagan is at a Grades 3.5–4 reading level (average Grade 3.7). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.

What order should I read the Simply Science (Compass Point) books?

The Simply Science (Compass Point) series has 4 books in order: 1. Rocks (Simply Science), 2. Soil (Simply Science), 3. Water (Simply Science), 4. Weather (Simply Science).

What age is the Simply Science (Compass Point) series appropriate for?

The Simply Science (Compass Point) series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

Simply Science (Compass Point) Books in Order

4 books by Alice K. Flanagan. Reading level: Grades 3.5–4. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

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. Simply Science (Compass Point) (4 books by Alice K. Flanagan) lands at reading level Grades 3.5–4, with average content intensity 1/5. 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.

Books

Grades 3.5–4

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Simply Science (Compass Point) Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Rocks (Simply Science) Alice K. Flanagan	Level 4	Gentle
2	Soil (Simply Science) Alice K. Flanagan	Level 3-4	Gentle
3	Water (Simply Science) Alice K. Flanagan	Level 3-4	Gentle
4	Weather (Simply Science) Alice K. Flanagan	Level 3-4	Gentle

All Simply Science (Compass Point) Books

Rocks (Simply Science)

Alice K. Flanagan

Rocks (Simply Science)

Alice K. Flanagan

Level 4

Soil (Simply Science)

Alice K. Flanagan

Soil (Simply Science)

Alice K. Flanagan

Level 3-4 Gentle

Water (Simply Science)

Alice K. Flanagan

Water (Simply Science)

Alice K. Flanagan

Level 3-4 Gentle

Weather (Simply Science)

Alice K. Flanagan

Weather (Simply Science)

Alice K. Flanagan

Level 3-4

Questions about the Simply Science (Compass Point) series

What reading level is the Simply Science (Compass Point) series?: The Simply Science (Compass Point) series by Alice K. Flanagan is at a Grades 3.5–4 reading level (average Grade 3.7). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the Simply Science (Compass Point) books?: The reading-order table above lists all 4 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 Simply Science (Compass Point) series appropriate for?: The Simply Science (Compass Point) series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5. 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.