Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Books in Order
Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library is a 9-book series by James E. Gerholdt for ages 5–8, at a grades 3–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 9
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.1
Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anacondas 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Boa constrictors 1996 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Copperheads 1996 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Diamondback rattlesnakes 1996 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | King cobras 1996 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 6 | Pythons 1996 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 7 | Black Mambas (Snakes Set II) 2005 · Adam G. Klein | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 8 | Common Adders 2005 · Adam G. Klein | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 9 | Coral Snakes (Snakes Set II) 2005 · Adam G. Klein | Level 4-5 | 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. Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library (9 books by James E. Gerholdt) lands at a grades 3–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.1/5. 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 Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Books
Anacondas
James E. Gerholdt
Anacondas
James E. Gerholdt
Boa constrictors
James E. Gerholdt
Boa constrictors
James E. Gerholdt
Copperheads
James E. Gerholdt
Copperheads
James E. Gerholdt
Diamondback rattlesnakes
James E. Gerholdt
Diamondback rattlesnakes
James E. Gerholdt
King cobras
James E. Gerholdt
King cobras
James E. Gerholdt
Pythons
James E. Gerholdt
Pythons
James E. Gerholdt
Black Mambas (Snakes Set II)
Adam G. Klein
Black Mambas (Snakes Set II)
Adam G. Klein
Common Adders
Adam G. Klein
Common Adders
Adam G. Klein
Coral Snakes (Snakes Set II)
Adam G. Klein
Coral Snakes (Snakes Set II)
Adam G. Klein
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Questions about the Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series
- What reading level is the Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series?
- Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books are at a grades 3–5 reading level (average grade level 4.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Anacondas (1996); Boa constrictors (1996); Copperheads (1996); Diamondback rattlesnakes (1996); King cobras (1996); and 4 more.
- What age is the Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library for ages 5–8. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.