Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry
Sean Connolly
Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
24 Experiments for Young Scientists
by Sean Connolly
The text is written at a 6th 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
Water bubbles pop, and sparks fly as you mix chemicals on your kitchen table. Suddenly, a pinhead holds the secret to a hydrogen atom, but what will happen when you try to harness the power of zinc with a potato? The adventure is just starting, and the next experiment might surprise you!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging middle-grade book introduces children ages 9-12 to chemistry through over 20 hands-on experiments focused on individual elements from the periodic table. The experiments use common household items and emphasize safety, especially when discussing more hazardous elements without direct experimentation. It’s a fun, educational choice for STEM-curious kids who enjoy interactive learning.
Why we rated Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry 11C
Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry as 11C ("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, Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry explores science & nature, stem education, experiments, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, stem education, experiments.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781523505135
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Hachette+ORM
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction