Fossils
Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
Fossils
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library
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 amazing world beneath your feet and discover how fossils, crystals, and soils are formed. Packed with cool facts and colorful illustrations, this book will take you on a journey through the science of rocks and minerals. Get ready to uncover the secrets of geology and learn how these natural treasures shape our planet!
Themes
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 9781624033858
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Core Library
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,150
- Read-Aloud
- ~28 min
- Text Density
- Light Text