A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set]
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A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set]
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Various
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Explore the thrilling journey of the Apollo missions through vivid photographs and firsthand accounts from the astronauts who made history. From President Kennedy's bold 1962 challenge to the unforgettable moon landing in 1969, this set brings space exploration to life for young readers. Discover the courage and determination behind one of humanity's greatest adventures.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8-9 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set] 12C
A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set] is written at a Level 8-9 reading level across 380 pages (approximately 85,545 words). Strong independent readers around grade 9.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set] works for readers up to grade 10.4.
Read aloud, A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set] runs about 9.5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set] as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set] explores history, space flight, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about history, space flight, adventure.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0783556756
- Pages
- 380
- Publisher
- Time Life Medical
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 85,545
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 30m
- Text Density
- Standard