De-Extinction

Rebecca E. Hirsch

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De-Extinction

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rebecca E. Hirsch

Nonfiction-Young Adult (21st Century Books)

Reading Level 8-9 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

Imagine a world where animals that have disappeared could walk the earth again through advanced science like cloning. This story dives into the exciting possibilities and tough questions about bringing extinct creatures back to life, exploring both the hopes and the concerns surrounding this new frontier. Discover the science behind de-extinction and the debate it sparks about protecting endangered species and the ethics of playing with nature.

Themes

Science & NatureExtinct AnimalsEthicsEnvironmental Awareness

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

120 pages
21,148 words
2h 21m read-aloud
ISBN
9781467794909
Pages
120
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
21,148
Read-Aloud
~2h 21m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Extinct AnimalsDnaFossils