Disgusting Body Facts
Angela Royston
Disgusting Body Facts
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Angela Royston
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
What if your own body was a secret playground full of weird and wild surprises? Imagine digging into the mysteries of green phlegm, pools of sweat, and stinky puke that tell incredible stories about you. But can you handle the grosser truths that make your body so amazing?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book introduces early readers to fascinating and somewhat gross facts about the human body, using vivid photographs and lively illustrations to engage children aged 5 to 8. The simple text and exciting design make learning about bodily functions like sweat, phlegm, and vomit fun and accessible. Parents should note the content is focused on scientific curiosity and is appropriate for young readers with a taste for humor and discovery.
Why we rated Disgusting Body Facts 7C
Disgusting Body Facts 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, Disgusting Body Facts works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Disgusting Body Facts 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, Disgusting Body Facts explores human body, science & nature, and juvenile literature — 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 human body, science & nature, juvenile literature.
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
- 9781410937537
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Read Me!
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction