Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about the Human Body
Eric Braun
Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about the Human Body
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eric Braun
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know your body holds some pretty weird secrets? From slimy stuff to surprising sounds, there's a whole world inside you that you never expected. But that's only the beginning!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to fascinating and unusual facts about the human body through engaging, age-appropriate text and illustrations. It's designed for early readers aged 5 to 8 and offers a fun, educational look at human physiology without any concerning content. Parents can expect a light, entertaining nonfiction read that encourages curiosity about the body.
Why we rated Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about the Human Body 7C
Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about the Human Body is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about the Human Body works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about the Human Body as 7C ("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, Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about the Human Body explores human body, human physiology, and juvenile literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about human body, human physiology, juvenile literature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781644663066
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Hi Jinx Press
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Nonfiction