Book of World Records 2024
Scholastic
Book of World Records 2024
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Scholastic
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
Did you know the world's deadliest frog can fit in the palm of your hand? Or that one athlete has collected more Olympic medals than anyone else ever? Discover jaw-dropping records and pop culture crazes that will amaze your friends and make you the ultimate trivia champ!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction almanac presents a vibrant collection of world records and pop culture highlights from the past year, covering topics from science and sports to animals and social media. Perfect for children ages 9-12, it encourages curiosity and learning through fascinating facts and engaging visuals. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers with no sensitive material.
Why we rated Book of World Records 2024 11C
Book of World Records 2024 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 288 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Book of World Records 2024 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Book of World Records 2024 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 World Records 2024 explores curiosities & wonders, science & nature, sports, pop culture, and reference — 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 curiosities & wonders, science & nature, sports.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9781339013114
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Scholastic Incorporated
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Nonfiction