Conceptual change in childhood
Susan Carey
Conceptual change in childhood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Susan Carey
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if your brain could change the way it thinks completely as you grow up? Imagine learning about the world not just by adding facts, but by changing the way you understand everything around you. How does a child’s thinking transform into an adult’s? That’s a mystery waiting to be uncovered.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores how children’s thinking evolves from early childhood to pre-adolescence, focusing on how knowledge about biology is restructured over time. It presents complex ideas about cognitive development in an accessible way for middle-grade readers interested in science and psychology. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages curiosity about how learning and conceptual change happen during childhood.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo 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
- 0262031108
- Pages
- 226
- Publisher
- MIT Press (MA)
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction