What reading level is Global Warming?

Global Warming by Karen Bledsoe is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Global Warming appropriate for?

Global Warming is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is Global Warming?

Global Warming is nonfiction — Ecology. Part of the Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) series.

Does Global Warming have any content warnings?

Global Warming has a HootRating of 12C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Global Warming?

Global Warming by Karen Bledsoe is 52 pages (approximately 7,793 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Global Warming

Karen Bledsoe

Global Warming

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karen Bledsoe

Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning)

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th 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

David and his family embark on a thrilling time-travel adventure to the Chicago World's Fair, where he discovers new friendships and his grandmother experiences a touching reunion with her own father as a child. This journey through history brings excitement and heartfelt moments that connect generations.

Themes

Family Friendship Historical AdventureTime Travel

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Global Warming 12C

Global Warming is written at a Level 7 reading level across 52 pages (approximately 7,793 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Global Warming works for readers up to grade 9.0.

Read aloud, Global Warming takes about 52 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Global Warming 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, Global Warming explores family, friendship, historical, adventure, and time travel — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, friendship, historical.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 4 more books in the Reading Essentials in Science; Global Issues (Perfection Learning) series.
✓ 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.