Food for people

Sarah Regal Riedman

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Food for people

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Regal Riedman

Illustrated by Ludwig, Helen, illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 9LT 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if the food on your plate could tell a story about science and survival? Imagine discovering how tiny chemicals and living things work together to keep us healthy and strong. But how can we feed everyone on Earth as more people join the table?

Themes

FoodNutritionScience & NatureJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This informative middle-grade fiction explores the science behind nutrition and the challenges of feeding a growing global population. Suitable for ages 9-12, it introduces concepts related to biology and chemistry in an accessible way, encouraging curiosity about food and health. Parents should note the educational focus on the science of diet and global food issues without intense conflict or distressing content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LT — Light — Thematic
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

190 pages
ISBN
9780200717946
Pages
190
Publisher
Abelard-Schuman
Published
1973
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FoodNutrition