Antibiotics

Tamra Orr

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Antibiotics

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tamra Orr

True Book: Greatest Discoveries and Discoverers

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the fascinating story behind antibiotics, from their groundbreaking discovery to the powerful role they play in fighting infections today. Explore how these medicines work to protect us and the incredible impact they have on health around the world. This journey through medical history reveals the science behind healing and the challenges faced along the way.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
2,618 words
17m read-aloud
ISBN
9780531218600
Pages
48
Publisher
Children's Press
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,618
Read-Aloud
~17 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Effect of Drugs onMedicineAntibioticsBacteria