Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Books in Order
9 books by James E. Gerholdt. Reading level: Grades 3.8–4.8. 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. Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library (9 books by James E. Gerholdt) lands at reading level Grades 3.8–4.8, with average content intensity 1.1/5. 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anacondas James E. Gerholdt | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 2 | Black Mambas (Snakes Set II) Adam G. Klein | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 3 | Boa constrictors James E. Gerholdt | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 4 | Common Adders Adam G. Klein | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 5 | Copperheads James E. Gerholdt | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 6 | Coral Snakes (Snakes Set II) Adam G. Klein | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 7 | Diamondback rattlesnakes James E. Gerholdt | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 8 | King cobras James E. Gerholdt | Level 4 | Mild |
| 9 | Pythons James E. Gerholdt | Level 4 | Gentle |
All Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library Books
Anacondas
James E. Gerholdt
Anacondas
James E. Gerholdt
Black Mambas (Snakes Set II)
Adam G. Klein
Black Mambas (Snakes Set II)
Adam G. Klein
Boa constrictors
James E. Gerholdt
Boa constrictors
James E. Gerholdt
Common Adders
Adam G. Klein
Common Adders
Adam G. Klein
Copperheads
James E. Gerholdt
Copperheads
James E. Gerholdt
Coral Snakes (Snakes Set II)
Adam G. Klein
Coral Snakes (Snakes Set II)
Adam G. Klein
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
Questions about the Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series
- What reading level is the Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series?
- The Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series by James E. Gerholdt is at a Grades 3.8–4.8 reading level (average Grade 4.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 9 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 Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series appropriate for?
- The Snakes (ABDO); Checkerboard Library series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1.1/5. 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.