Watts Library Books in Order
9 books by Anthony D. Fredericks. Reading level: Grades 6.5–7.4. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
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 reading level Grades 6.5–7.4, with average content intensity 1.3/5.
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
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
Watts Library Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal sharpshooters Anthony D. Fredericks | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 2 | Birds of prey Sneed B. Collard | Level 7-8 | Moderate |
| 3 | Cannibal animals Anthony D. Fredericks | Level 6-7 | Mild |
| 4 | Fearsome Fangs Anthony D. Fredericks | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | Pythons and Boas Gloria G. Schlaepfer | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 6 | Rain, Hail, and Snow (Watts Library) Trudi Strain Trueit | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 7 | The Colorado River Carol Rawlins | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 8 | The Orinoco River (Watts Library) Carol Rawlins | Level 7 | Gentle |
| 9 | The Seine River Carol Rawlins | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
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
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
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
Questions about the Watts Library series
- What reading level is the Watts Library series?
- The Watts Library series by Anthony D. Fredericks is at a Grades 6.5–7.4 reading level (average Grade 7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Watts 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 Watts Library series appropriate for?
- The Watts Library series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.3/5. 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.