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K-8 Reading by Lexile, Interest, or Grade Level : K-8 Reading by Grade Level
Resources on how to find and access books for K-8 learners based on lexile, interest, subject, or grade level.
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Books by Grade Level
Finding books via grade level is similar to searching via Lexile. This will assist you, as an educator, in finding books which are suitable for your students.
Helpful Websites and Resources
- Children's Literature Comprehensive DatabaseThis database is easily searchable by grade level through adjusting the "grade" under "Additional Search Qualifiers". You can also amend your search by age. Browse the search fields to cater your list.
- Find a Book via Grade LevelChoose a grade level, decide what statement best fits the reader, choose a category, and a list will populate of books for that grade's level.
- NoveList K-8Within the NovelList K-8 database (fiction), there is an "advanced search" link under the search bar. Click "Advanced Search". Then choose which grade level. Browse the other options in order to tailor your search, a list will populate.
- Scholastic Book WizardUse Book Wizard to find just the right books by Grade Level Equivalent.
- Teaching BooksSearching via grade level is possible through clicking on "Advanced Search". From here you are able to choose a particular "Grade Levels" range. Browse the other search fields in order to better cater your results.
