What reading level is the True Book series?

The True Book series by Ann O. Squire is at a Grades 4–6.2 reading level (average Grade 5.5). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 14 books in the series.

What order should I read the True Book books?

The True Book series has 14 books in order: 1. Badgers, 2. Calcium (True Books), 3. Flies, 4. Fossils, 5. Gemstones (True Books: Earth Science), and 9 more.

What age is the True Book series appropriate for?

The True Book series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

True Book Books in Order

14 books by Ann O. Squire. Reading level: Grades 4–6.2. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

Content Intensity Across the Series

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Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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True Book Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Badgers Joan Kalbacken	Level 5-6	Gentle
2	Calcium (True Books) Salvatore Tocci	Level 5-6	Gentle
3	Flies Larry Dane Brimner	Level 4-5	Gentle
4	Fossils Ann O. Squire	Level 6-7	Gentle
5	Gemstones (True Books: Earth Science) Ann O. Squire	Level 6-7	Gentle
6	Geysers Larry Dane Brimner	Level 5-6	Gentle
7	Rocks and Minerals (True Books: Earth Science) Ann O. Squire	Level 5-6	Gentle
8	Seashells Ann Squire	Level 5-6	Gentle
9	Sheep (True Books) Unknown	Level 4	Gentle
10	Silicon Salvatore Tocci	Level 5-6	Gentle
11	The Shawnee Alice K. Flanagan	Level 5-6	Gentle
12	The Wampanoags Alice K. Flanagan	Level 5-6	Gentle
13	The Zunis Alice K. Flanagan	Level 6	Gentle
14	Vitamins and minerals Joan Kalbacken	Level 5-6	Gentle