Gold
Christine Petersen
Gold
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Christine Petersen
Checkerboard Library; Earth's Treasures
The text is written at a 4th 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
Discover the fascinating journey of gold, from deep inside the Earth to shiny treasures all around us. Explore how gold is found, mined, and transformed into beautiful jewelry and useful tools. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about this precious metal's many roles in our world.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 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
- 9781617838712
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- ABDO Publishing Company
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,309
- Read-Aloud
- ~15 min
- Text Density
- Light Text