Being Healthy

Larry K. Olsen, Richard W. St. Pierre, Janice Marie Ozias

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Being Healthy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Grades 1-3. Teacher's resource book

by Larry K. Olsen, Richard W. St. Pierre, Janice Marie Ozias

Reading Level 8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Being healthy isn’t just about eating veggies and running around—it’s a superpower that helps you feel awesome every day! Discover how tiny choices can make a huge difference in your energy and happiness. What if you could unlock your own health secrets to become unstoppable?

Themes

Health & WellnessChildren's FictionEducation

Quick Assessment

Being Healthy is a middle-grade fiction book aimed at children ages 9 to 12 that explores the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices. It presents health concepts in an engaging and accessible way, suitable for readers around an 8th-grade reading level. The book encourages positive habits without overwhelming scientific detail, making it appropriate for young readers interested in wellness.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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

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Details

Book Length

484 pages
ISBN
9780153688249
Pages
484
Publisher
Harcourt
Published
June 1990
Type
Fiction

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