LEVEL G:
In books at this level, the language changes on each page, rather than repeating in patterns; books offer challenges in ideas and vocabulary, with some introduction to technical language; variety of print styles and text layout require reader's close attention and flexibility.

Level G titles:
Buzz, Said the Bee Lewison
Say It, Sign It Epstein
Peanut Butter Rhino Andriani
Rabbit's Party Bunting

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LEVEL H:
Books are similar in difficulty to level G, but the texts vary more widely in size of print, length of sentences, and type of language; texts are less repetitious in events and language structures, with expanded vocabulary.

Level H titles:
One Night Carter
Who Wants a Ride? Bernard
Mango, Mango Schreiber
Amazon Sun, Amazon Rain de la Piedra

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LEVEL I:
Stories are longer and more complex than in levels G and H, with more highly elaborated information; multisyllable words arranged in longer sentences and paragraphs that require complex word solving; illustrations enhance meaning but provide less support for understanding the meaning of the text.

Level I titles:
Log Hotel Schreiber
Birds on Stage Romay
Look-Alike Animals Bernard
Nana's Place Gibson

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LEVEL J:
Beginning chapter books appear for the first time at this level, requiring readers to retain information over more than one sitting; fewer illustrations with whole pages of text in some books.

Level J titles:
Over in the Meadow Carter
Big Mama and Grandma Ghana Medearis
My Father Mayer
The Wax Man Loya

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LEVEL K:
This level includes chapter books and short informational books with difficult concepts; readers learn about concepts and events outside their own experiences; readers need to use a variety of strategies to figure out different writing styles.

Level K titles:
Abuelo and the Three Bears Tello
Ibis: A True Whale Story Himmelman
Ruby the Copycat Rothmann
The Treasure Hunt Medearis

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LEVEL L:
Books at this level are much longer and more complex, and include biographies; longer texts include many multisyllabic words and expand readers' vocabularies; some texts present abstract or symbolic themes.

Level L titles:
When Will We Be Sisters? Kroll
Wake Up, Scooterville Stamper
Little One Inch Gibson
The Code King Lewis

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LEVEL M:
Selections challenge readers to make connections with previous reading and with historical events; words present many shades of meaning that require readers' interpretation; this level includes chapter books in a variety of genres.

Level M titles:
Pigsty Teague
The Swallow's Gift Curry
Balto: The Dog Who Saved Nome Davidson
Under the City Kroll

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