Common beans
Oswaldo Voysest, Aart van Schoonhoven
Common beans
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Research for Crop Improvement
by Oswaldo Voysest, Aart van Schoonhoven
The text is written at a 8th 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
Common beans might just be the superheroes of the farming world! They can grow in big fields or tiny gardens, helping farmers everywhere. Discover how scientists are making beans even better to feed the world.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book explores the agricultural and scientific importance of common beans, focusing on their cultivation and improvement. Written by experts from a leading agricultural research center, it offers detailed insights suitable for middle-grade readers interested in science and farming. The content is appropriate for ages 9-12, with no mature themes.
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
- 9780851986791
- Pages
- 980
- Publisher
- C.A.B. International in association with Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction