Give It a Push! Give It a Pull!
Jennifer Boothroyd
Give It a Push! Give It a Pull!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Look at Forces
by Jennifer Boothroyd
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what makes a swing go back and forth or a wagon roll along? Forces are all around us, pushing and pulling things every day. But what exactly is a force, and how does it work on different objects?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the concepts of force and energy through simple, engaging examples like pushing a swing or pulling a wagon. Designed for ages 5-8 and at a grade 2 reading level, it uses clear text and vibrant images to make physical science accessible and fun. Parents can expect an educational yet approachable introduction to basic physics concepts suitable for early elementary students.
Why we rated Give It a Push! Give It a Pull! 7C
Give It a Push! Give It a Pull! is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Give It a Push! Give It a Pull! works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Give It a Push! Give It a Pull! as 7C ("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, Give It a Push! Give It a Pull! explores science & nature, physical sciences, education, and early learning — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, physical sciences, education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient 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
- 9781541504141
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications ™
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction