First aid manual
Andrew K. Marsden
First aid manual
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the authorised manual of St John Ambulance, St. Andrew's Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross
by Andrew K. Marsden
The text is written at a 6th 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
What would you do if someone suddenly got hurt? Imagine having a handy guide that shows you how to help, from a tiny scrape to a serious injury. Could you stay calm and save the day when it matters most?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This updated first aid manual, authorized by leading organizations like St John's Ambulance and the British Red Cross, provides clear, age-appropriate guidance for children aged 9-12. It covers a wide range of emergencies with practical advice, organized for quick access, and includes current safety protocols to promote confident and safe first aid skills.
Why we rated First aid manual 11LP
First aid manual is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, First aid manual works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate First aid manual as 11LP ("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, First aid manual explores health, fitness & dieting, safety & first aid, emergency medical services, and allied health professions — 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 health, fitness & dieting, safety & first aid, emergency medical services.
- ✓ 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
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 0863189784
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Nonfiction