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Everything You Need to Know About Std

Samuel G. Woods

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Everything You Need to Know About Std

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Introduction for Teens

by Samuel G. Woods

Reading Level 3 8MP Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of antiseptic fills the air as you step into the clinic, a place where secrets and stories unfold. Each page reveals the hidden truths about illnesses that can change lives, with facts that matter more than you might think. Understanding these dangers isn't just important—it's a step toward taking care of yourself and those you care about.

Themes

Health - DiseasesJuvenile NonfictionPersonal HealthEducation

Quick Assessment

This informative book provides clear, age-appropriate explanations of common sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes. It offers practical information on symptoms, medical risks, and where teens can seek help or advice. Suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, it aims to educate young adults about personal health and safety without graphic detail.

Why we rated Everything You Need to Know About Std 8MP

Everything You Need to Know About Std is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Everything You Need to Know About Std works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Everything You Need to Know About Std as 8MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Everything You Need to Know About Std explores health - diseases, juvenile nonfiction, personal health, and education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about health - diseases, juvenile nonfiction, personal health.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
9780823932801
Pages
64
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group
Published
July 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Sexually Transmitted DiseasesHealthDiseasesPersonal HealthSexuality & PregnancyHealth & Daily Living