Fill it up!
by Gail Gibbons
T.Y. Crowell 1985
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- transportation
- how things work
- science and technology
- community services
- energy
- safety
- everyday life
About this book
This clear, kid-friendly nonfiction picture book explains where gasoline comes from and how it gets from underground to the gas station and into a car. With Gail Gibbons’s signature diagrams and labels, young readers see refineries, tank trucks, pumps, and basic car parts at work. It’s great for curious kids who love vehicles and want to know how everyday things function. Simple text and detailed illustrations make complex ideas easy to understand for early elementary readers.
Setting: modern-day gas stations and the gasoline supply chain (refinery to pump)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fill it up! right for my child?
Yes — Fill it up! is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.7, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include transportation, how things work, science and technology.
How long does it take to read Fill it up!?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Fill it up! takes around 6m to finish. The book has 850 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Fill it up! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Fill it up! has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Fill it up!?
Fill it up! has an AR reading level of 3.7, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.