Common beans

Oswaldo Voysest, Aart van Schoonhoven

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Common beans

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Research for Crop Improvement

by Oswaldo Voysest, Aart van Schoonhoven

Reading Level 8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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

Science & NatureAgricultureCrop Improvement

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 — 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
7
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

980 pages
ISBN
9780851986791
Pages
980
Publisher
C.A.B. International in association with Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Beans

Subjects

Common BeanBeansCrop ImprovementAgriculture, ResearchCrop YieldsBreedingClassification