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Geography on File 2006 (Geography on File)

Facts on File, Inc.

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Geography on File 2006 (Geography on File)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Facts on File, Inc.

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what secrets the Earth holds beneath its surface and across its vast landscapes? Imagine exploring the climate, people, and economies of every corner of our world through detailed maps and fascinating facts. What mysteries will you uncover about the places and people who share our planet?

Themes

Earth Sciences - GeographyStudy & TeachingPeople & Places - GeneralJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

This comprehensive reference book offers detailed maps, tables, and statistics covering Earth's geography, climate, populations, and economies. Targeted at young adults aged 13 to 18, it serves as an educational resource for understanding global regions and their characteristics. The content is appropriate for middle to high school readers with an interest in earth sciences and geography.

Why we rated Geography on File 2006 (Geography on File) 12C

Geography on File 2006 (Geography on File) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 326 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Geography on File 2006 (Geography on File) works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Geography on File 2006 (Geography on File) as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Geography on File 2006 (Geography on File) explores earth sciences - geography, study & teaching, people & places - general, and juvenile nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about earth sciences - geography, study & teaching, people & places - general.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

326 pages
ISBN
9780816065349
Pages
326
Publisher
Facts on File
Published
June 30, 2006
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Earth SciencesGeographyStudy & TeachingTeaching Methods & MaterialsScience & TechnologyPeople & PlacesEducationTeaching