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Amazing Book of Facts

John Guest

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Amazing Book of Facts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Guest

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Have you ever wondered what makes the world so fascinating? Imagine flipping through pages filled with astonishing facts that surprise both kids and grown-ups alike. What secrets will you discover next?

Themes

Science & NatureReferenceEducation

Quick Assessment

This hardcover book offers a wide range of intriguing facts suitable for children and adults, making it a versatile reference for curious readers. Though aimed at young adults aged 13 to 18, its accessible content can engage a broad age range. It serves as an informative resource without any sensitive or mature themes.

Why we rated Amazing Book of Facts 9C

Amazing Book of Facts is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 191 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Amazing Book of Facts works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Amazing Book of Facts as 9C ("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, Amazing Book of Facts explores science & nature, reference, and education — 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.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, reference, education.
  • 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.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

191 pages
ISBN
9780760734209
Pages
191
Publisher
Barnes & Noble
Published
June 30, 2002
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Children's Encyclopedias and DictionariesReferenceEncyclopedias