How Many Teeth?
by Paul Showers
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 1984
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- human body
- growth and change
- health and hygiene
- science basics
- curiosity
- teeth and dentistry
About this book
This classic Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book explains what kinds of teeth we have, how many we get, and when baby teeth fall out and adult teeth grow in. With clear, friendly text and simple illustrations, it helps young readers understand incisors, canines, and molars and what they do. It’s perfect for kids who are curious about wiggly teeth and visits from the tooth fairy. Parents and teachers love it for making early science and body awareness fun and reassuring.
Setting: informational text about the human mouth and teeth
Frequently Asked Questions
Is How Many Teeth? right for my child?
Yes — How Many Teeth? is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.3, which is typical for 2nd 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 human body, growth and change, health and hygiene.
How long does it take to read How Many Teeth??
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, How Many Teeth? takes around 6m to finish. The book has 700 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does How Many Teeth? have an AR quiz?
Yes — How Many Teeth? 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 How Many Teeth??
How Many Teeth? has an AR reading level of 2.3, which places it at a 2nd 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.