Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books Books in Order
Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books is a 10-book series by Adele Richardson for ages 5–8, at a grades 2–3 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 10
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 1.5
Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bears Paws, Claws, and Jaws 2000 · Adele D. Richardson | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 2 | Earthworms Underground Burrowers 2000 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Moderate |
| 3 | Baboons Life in the Troop 2001 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Dolphins Fins, Flippers, and Flukes 2001 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | Elephants Trunks and Tusks 2001 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 6 | Hyenas Hunters and Scavengers 2001 · Adele D. Richardson | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Moderate |
| 7 | Lions Life in the Pride (Wild World of Animals) 2001 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 8 | Owls Flat-Faced Flyers 2002 | Level 3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 9 | Tigers Striped Stalkers (Wild World of Animals) 2002 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 10 | Whales Giants of the Deep 2002 · Adele D. Richardson | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | 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. Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books (10 books by Adele Richardson) lands at a grades 2–3 reading level, with average content intensity 1.5/5. 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 Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books Books
Bears
Adele D. Richardson
Bears
Adele D. Richardson
Earthworms
Adele Richardson
Earthworms
Adele Richardson
Baboons
Adele Richardson
Baboons
Adele Richardson
Dolphins
Adele Richardson
Dolphins
Adele Richardson
Elephants
Adele Richardson
Elephants
Adele Richardson
Hyenas
Adele D. Richardson
Hyenas
Adele D. Richardson
Lions
Adele Richardson
Lions
Adele Richardson
Owls
Adele Richardson
Owls
Adele Richardson
Tigers
Adele Richardson
Tigers
Adele Richardson
Whales
Adele D. Richardson
Whales
Adele D. Richardson
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Questions about the Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books series
- What reading level is the Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books series?
- Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books books are at a grades 2–3 reading level (average grade level 2.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 10 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Bears (2000); Earthworms (2000); Baboons (2001); Dolphins (2001); Elephants (2001); and 5 more.
- What age is the Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Wild World of Animals (Capstone Press); Bridgestone Books for ages 5–8. 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.