With limited time for science, using science trade books for science and language instruction has become more common in elementary schools. Studies show that trade books often neglect scientific practices. Yet previous analyses have not differentiated by targeted grade level nor by book type. Do some grade levels and types of books highlight scientific practices more comprehensively than others? To answer this question, 110 science trade books published in 2010-2016 were analyzed using the eight science and engineering practices highlighted in "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" (National Research Council in A framework for K-12 science education: Practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas, The National Academies Press., Washington, DC, 2012). The sampled books were coded as demonstrating or not demonstrating each of the eight scientific practices with respect to the targeted grade band (K-2, K-5, or 3-5). Results indicate that books targeting K-2 and K-5 reading levels contained fewer practices compared to those targeting grades 3-5. Book type also mattered. "Biographies" and books describing specific work of scientists ("Scientist in the Field" books) captured many scientific practices. "Science Facts and Science Story" books contained fewer practices and dominated the younger grade bands (K-2 and K-5 targeted books), while the distribution of book types was more balanced in the 3-5 targeted books. Practices related to the traditional scientific method were more often common than practices representing social aspects of science (e.g., Argument from Evidence). Implications of findings are discussed.