What reading level is America's Poisoned Playgrounds?

America's Poisoned Playgrounds by Louis Freedberg is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is America's Poisoned Playgrounds appropriate for?

America's Poisoned Playgrounds is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is America's Poisoned Playgrounds?

America's Poisoned Playgrounds is fiction — Environmental health.

Does America's Poisoned Playgrounds have any content warnings?

America's Poisoned Playgrounds has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is America's Poisoned Playgrounds?

America's Poisoned Playgrounds by Louis Freedberg is 54 pages.

America's Poisoned Playgrounds

Louis Freedberg

America's Poisoned Playgrounds

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Children and Toxic Chemicals

by Louis Freedberg

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what might be hiding in the playground where you play? Imagine swinging, sliding, and running around—but what if the ground beneath your feet holds secret dangers like lead or pesticides? What can be done to keep playtime safe and fun for everyone?

Themes

Care and HygieneChildrenHazardous SubstancesPlaygroundsSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This early reader book highlights the hidden dangers children may face in playgrounds due to toxic substances such as lead, pesticides, and chemicals from abandoned industrial sites. It aims to raise awareness about environmental safety and the importance of public policies to protect children's health during play. Suitable for ages 5-8, it presents complex issues in an accessible way without graphic detail.