Build It! Festival

Philip Gonsalves

Cover of Build It! Festival

Build It! Festival

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Teacher's Guide

by Philip Gonsalves

Illustrated by Rose Craig

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

The countdown begins as kids scramble to build their math masterpieces from blocks, shapes, and gears. Laughter fills the air, but suddenly, a crucial piece goes missing—can they fix their creation before time runs out?

Themes

Education / TeachingMathematicsHands-on LearningProblem SolvingChildren: Grades 4-6

Quick Assessment

This engaging middle-grade fiction book introduces eight hands-on math activities designed to help children from kindergarten to sixth grade explore mathematical concepts through interactive play. Based on the GEMS 'Build It! Festival' outreach program, it encourages practical learning and problem-solving skills suitable for ages 9 to 12. The book is free of intense content and focuses on education and creativity.

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
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9780924886386
Pages
224
Publisher
Great Explorations
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

ElementaryTeaching Methods & MaterialsMathematicsWorkbooksEducationTeaching