Bridge Goes Over
Kylie Burns
Bridge Goes Over
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kylie Burns
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
Splash! Water rushes beneath as the workers hammer and measure. The bridge starts to take shape, but will it be strong enough to hold the weight? The next step could change everything!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the engineering design process through the story of building various types of bridges. It combines simple text with illustrations to explain how different bridges are suited to different obstacles, supporting STEM learning in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Why we rated Bridge Goes Over 7C
Bridge Goes Over 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, Bridge Goes Over works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Bridge Goes Over 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, Bridge Goes Over explores science & nature, adventure, and engineering — 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 science & nature, adventure, engineering.
- ✓ 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
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
- 9781427118547
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction