Watts Library Books in Order
Watts Library is a 9-book series by Anthony D. Fredericks for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 9
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Watts Library Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Watts Library books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal sharpshooters 1999 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Birds of prey A Look at Daytime Raptors 1999 · Sneed B. Collard | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 3 | Cannibal animals Animals that Eat Their Own Kind 1999 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | The Colorado River 1999 · Carol Rawlins | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | The Orinoco River (Watts Library) 1999 · Carol Rawlins | Level 7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | The Seine River 2001 · Carol Rawlins | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | Fearsome Fangs 2002 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 8 | Pythons and Boas 2002 · Gloria G. Schlaepfer | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 9 | Rain, Hail, and Snow (Watts Library) 2002 · Trudi Strain Trueit | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across 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. Watts Library (9 books by Anthony D. Fredericks) lands at a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Watts Library Books
Animal sharpshooters
Anthony D. Fredericks
Animal sharpshooters
Anthony D. Fredericks
Birds of prey
Sneed B. Collard
Birds of prey
Sneed B. Collard
Cannibal animals
Anthony D. Fredericks
Cannibal animals
Anthony D. Fredericks
The Colorado River
Carol Rawlins
The Colorado River
Carol Rawlins
The Orinoco River (Watts Library)
Carol Rawlins
The Orinoco River (Watts Library)
Carol Rawlins
The Seine River
Carol Rawlins
The Seine River
Carol Rawlins
Fearsome Fangs
Anthony D. Fredericks
Fearsome Fangs
Anthony D. Fredericks
Pythons and Boas
Gloria G. Schlaepfer
Pythons and Boas
Gloria G. Schlaepfer
Rain, Hail, and Snow (Watts Library)
Trudi Strain Trueit
Rain, Hail, and Snow (Watts Library)
Trudi Strain Trueit
Series Like Watts Library: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
- Scientists in the Field (Houghton Mifflin) by Sneed B. Collard 6 books · Grades 6–8 · gentle to mild content
- Countdown to Space by Michael D. Cole 28 books · Grades 5–8 · gentle to intense content
- Nature's Children (Grolier) by Celia Barker Lottridge 5 books · Grades 5–7 · gentle to intense content
- Missions of California by Kathleen J. Edgar 13 books · Grades 6–8 · gentle to mild content
- Enchantment of the World by Jean F. Blashfield 7 books · Grades 6–9 · gentle to intense content
- Ecosystems (KidHaven) by Hayley Haugen 5 books · Grades 5–8 · gentle content
Questions about the Watts Library series
- What reading level is the Watts Library series?
- Watts Library books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Watts Library books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Watts Library books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Animal sharpshooters (1999); Birds of prey (1999); Cannibal animals (1999); The Colorado River (1999); The Orinoco River (Watts Library) (1999); and 4 more.
- What age is the Watts Library series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Watts Library for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to moderate (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.