Communications (Future Tech (Parsippany, N.J.).)
Steve Parker
Communications (Future Tech (Parsippany, N.J.).)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steve Parker
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
How did people talk to each other before phones and computers? Imagine a world where messages traveled by smoke signals and letters took weeks to arrive. What amazing new ways will we use to communicate in the future?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader nonfiction book explores the history and evolution of communication, with a focus on telecommunications and future trends. Aimed at children ages 5 to 8 with a Grade 2 reading level, it introduces basic concepts of how people connect across distances. The content is gentle and appropriate for young readers interested in science and technology.
Why we rated Communications (Future Tech (Parsippany, N.J.).) 7C
Communications (Future Tech (Parsippany, N.J.).) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Communications (Future Tech (Parsippany, N.J.).) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Communications (Future Tech (Parsippany, N.J.).) 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, Communications (Future Tech (Parsippany, N.J.).) explores science & nature, communication, and people & places — 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, communication, people & places.
- ✓ 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.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780382399565
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Silver Burdett Press
- Published
- March 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction