Fossils

Cecily Jobes

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Fossils

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cecily Jobes

Spotlight on Earth Science; PowerKids Press

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Explore the fascinating world of fossils and uncover how ancient creatures left their marks on the earth. Discover the secrets behind different types of fossils, from massive mastodon bones to tiny trilobite imprints, and see stunning photographs that bring the past to life. Dive into the exciting science where biology meets geology through paleontology.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
1,713 words
11m read-aloud
ISBN
9781499425154
Pages
24
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
Jan 01, 2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,713
Read-Aloud
~11 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Fossils