Even More Horrible History (Information Books - History - Even More Horrible History)
Tim Wood
Even More Horrible History (Information Books - History - Even More Horrible History)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tim Wood
Illustrated by Ian Dicks
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
History is way grosser and funnier than you think! Discover the weirdest, wildest facts about food, fashion, and even crime that your teacher never told you. These true stories will shock you, but they also show just how strange the past really was—and why it still matters today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book offers young readers ages 5-8 a humorous and engaging look at strange and sometimes gross facts from world history. Suitable for early readers at a Grade 3 reading level, it covers various topics like food, jobs, inventions, and royal antics with a lighthearted tone. The content is factual but presented in a kid-friendly way, making history fun without being scary or inappropriate.
Why we rated Even More Horrible History (Information Books - History - Even More Horrible History) 8LP
Even More Horrible History (Information Books - History - Even More Horrible History) 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, Even More Horrible History (Information Books - History - Even More Horrible History) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Even More Horrible History (Information Books - History - Even More Horrible History) as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Even More Horrible History (Information Books - History - Even More Horrible History) weaves together humor and world history.
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 humor, world history.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 0750021772
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Wayland
- Published
- August 31, 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction