Sabertooths and the Ice Age
A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #7: Sunset of the Sabertooth
by Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
Random House Books for Young Readers 2012
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- Prehistoric life
- Human adaptation and survival
- Megafauna (saber-toothed cats, mammoths)
- Climate and the Ice Age
- Archaeology and cave art
- Tools and technology
- Extinction and ecosystems
About this book
A Magic Tree House Fact Tracker that explores the real Ice Age behind Sunset of the Sabertooth. Jack and Annie investigate saber-toothed cats, woolly mammoths, early human life, cave art, tools, clothing, shelters, and how people survived in harsh glacial climates, answering common questions with photos, diagrams, and kid-friendly facts.
Setting: The Pleistocene Ice Age across Eurasia and North America, including steppe-tundra landscapes, glaciers, and cave sites known for prehistoric art (e.g., Lascaux/Chauvet).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sabertooths and the Ice Age right for my child?
Yes — Sabertooths and the Ice Age is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.1, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include Prehistoric life, Human adaptation and survival, Megafauna (saber-toothed cats, mammoths).
How long does it take to read Sabertooths and the Ice Age?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Sabertooths and the Ice Age takes around 49m to finish. The book has 8,142 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Sabertooths and the Ice Age have an AR quiz?
Yes — Sabertooths and the Ice Age has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. 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 Sabertooths and the Ice Age?
Sabertooths and the Ice Age has an AR reading level of 5.1, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — 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.