Computer keyboarding
Crawford
Computer keyboarding
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Elementary Course
by Crawford
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Have you ever wondered how fast your fingers can fly across a keyboard? Imagine unlocking the magic of typing, where each key press brings stories and ideas to life. But can you master the moves to become a keyboard hero?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children aged 5 to 8 to the fundamentals of computer keyboarding through engaging drills and exercises. It is designed for beginners with a reading level around grade 3, offering a gentle and educational approach to developing typing skills. The content is appropriate for young learners with no concerning material.
Why we rated Computer keyboarding 8C
Computer keyboarding is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Computer keyboarding works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Computer keyboarding as 8C ("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, Computer keyboarding explores electronic data processing, keyboarding, computers, and educational skills — 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 electronic data processing, keyboarding, computers.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — 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
- 9780538263009
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- South-Western Pub
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction