Betty Friedan
Susan Taylor-Boyd
Betty Friedan
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Voice for Women's Rights, Advocate of Human Rights
by Susan Taylor-Boyd
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Betty Friedan changed the world by challenging the rules about what women could do! She wrote a powerful book called "The Feminine Mystique" that made people think differently about women's lives. Discover how her brave ideas helped create a big group called the National Organization for Women—and why that still matters today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to Betty Friedan, a key figure in the feminist movement who authored "The Feminine Mystique" and co-founded the National Organization for Women. Written at a 3rd-grade reading level, it presents her life and work in an accessible way suitable for ages 5-8. The book emphasizes themes of gender equality and social change without intense content, making it appropriate for early learners.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LS — Light — SocialNo 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0836801040
- Pages
- 68
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction