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Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications, Complete Course, Spiral-Bound Student Edition, Lessons 1-150

McGraw-Hill

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Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications, Complete Course, Spiral-Bound Student Edition, Lessons 1-150

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by McGraw-Hill

Reading Level 8 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th 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

Have you ever wondered how typing fast and mastering computer programs could open up a whole new world? Imagine diving into lessons that teach you not just keyboarding but all the cool software applications you need to become a tech whiz. What secrets will you unlock as you explore these 150 exciting lessons?

Themes

ComputersKeyboardingEducational

Quick Assessment

This comprehensive keyboarding course is designed for middle-grade students aged 9-12, focusing on developing typing skills alongside essential computer software applications. The content is appropriate for this age group, with a clear, instructional approach and no sensitive or mature themes. It serves as an educational resource rather than a traditional narrative story.

Why we rated Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications, Complete Course, Spiral-Bound Student Edition, Lessons 1-150 12C

Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications, Complete Course, Spiral-Bound Student Edition, Lessons 1-150 is written at a Level 8 reading level across 554 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications, Complete Course, Spiral-Bound Student Edition, Lessons 1-150 works for readers up to grade 10.0.

We rate Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications, Complete Course, Spiral-Bound Student Edition, Lessons 1-150 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, Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications, Complete Course, Spiral-Bound Student Edition, Lessons 1-150 explores computers, keyboarding, and educational — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about computers, keyboarding, educational.

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
7
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

554 pages
ISBN
9780028041711
Pages
554
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Published
June 16, 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ComputersKeyboardingStudy and Teaching