Find Where the Wind Goes
Mae Jemison
Find Where the Wind Goes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mae Jemison
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Mae Jemison wasn’t just the first African American woman in space—she was also a curious kid with big dreams that took her from the busy streets of Chicago to the faraway lands of West Africa. Her journey shows how following your passion can take you beyond the stars, and why every adventure matters.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This inspiring middle-grade biography chronicles Mae Jemison’s life from her childhood in Chicago to becoming the first African American woman astronaut. It highlights her academic achievements and humanitarian work, offering a positive role model for children ages 9-12. The book is appropriate for its audience, with no content concerns noted.
Why we rated Find Where the Wind Goes 9C
Find Where the Wind Goes is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Find Where the Wind Goes works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Find Where the Wind Goes as 9C ("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, Find Where the Wind Goes explores biography, african american women astronauts, science & nature, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, african american women astronauts, science & nature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Mae Jemison
Heather E. Schwartz
Mae Jemison
Heather E. Schwartz
Mae Jemison
Jodie Shepherd
Mae Jemison
Jodie Shepherd
Mae Jemison
Magdalena Alagna
Mae Jemison
Magdalena Alagna
Mae Jemison
Jodie Shepherd
Mae Jemison
Jodie Shepherd
Mae Jemison (Black Americans of Achievement)
Leeanne Gelletly
Mae Jemison (Black Americans of Achievement)
Leeanne Gelletly
Aerospace
J. M Skogen
Aerospace
J. M Skogen
Details
- ISBN
- 9780606273442
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- March 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction