Building Your Vocabulary (Scholastic Guides (Sagebrush))
Marvin Terban
Building Your Vocabulary (Scholastic Guides (Sagebrush))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Marvin Terban
Illustrated by Eric Brace
The text is written at a 4th 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 crisp rustle of pages flips as new words leap out and dance in your mind. Each prefix and suffix is like a secret code, unlocking hidden meanings and expanding your language treasure chest. Feel the thrill of discovering words that paint pictures and tell stories—your vocabulary adventure starts here.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This guide introduces children ages 9-12 to fundamental vocabulary-building skills, including understanding prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, and using dictionaries and context clues. It's designed for middle-grade readers to enhance language comprehension and usage in an engaging and accessible way. The content is appropriate for grades 4-6 and supports developing reading and writing abilities without any sensitive material.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613814065
- Pages
- 188
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- July 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction