What reading level is Food Power?

Food Power by Bryan L. McDonald is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Food Power appropriate for?

Food Power is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Food Power?

Food Power is nonfiction — History.

Does Food Power have any content warnings?

Food Power has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Food Power?

Food Power by Bryan L. McDonald is 265 pages.

Food Power

Bryan L. McDonald

Food Power

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Rise and Fall of the Postwar American Food System

by Bryan L. McDonald

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Food can be more powerful than you think—it's not just about eating! This story shows how food shaped history and helped protect a whole country during a tense time. Discover why what’s on your plate might be part of a bigger plan.

Themes

Juvenile literatureNutritionHistoryPolitics

Quick Assessment

Food Power explores the role of food in shaping American national security and foreign policy during the early Cold War. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it combines history and fiction to engage children with concepts of agriculture, politics, and nutrition. The content is appropriate for ages 9-12 with no intense themes or warnings.