What reading level is Drugs through the ages?

Drugs through the ages by Jean McBee Knox is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Drugs through the ages appropriate for?

Drugs through the ages is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LS (Light — Social). Content flags: Substance Use.

What genre is Drugs through the ages?

Drugs through the ages is nonfiction — Social Science.

Does Drugs through the ages have any content warnings?

Drugs through the ages has a HootRating of 9LS (Light — Social). Content flags include: Substance Use. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Drugs through the ages?

Drugs through the ages by Jean McBee Knox is 106 pages.

Drugs through the ages

Jean McBee Knox

Drugs through the ages

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean McBee Knox

Reading Level 4-5 9LS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how people first discovered the strange powers of certain plants and medicines? Imagine traveling back in time to see how these substances changed the way humans think and feel, shaping history in surprising ways. But what happens when these powerful drugs start to cause problems no one expected?

Themes

Science & NatureHistorySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade nonfiction book explores the history of drugs that affect the mind, tracing their use and impact from ancient times to modern day. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it provides an informative look at psychotropic substances and their cultural significance while addressing substance use and abuse in an age-appropriate manner. Parents should be aware that the book discusses drug effects and history but does so in a factual, educational way.