Grace Hopper

Nancy Loewen

Cover of Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Woman Behind Computer Programming

by Nancy Loewen

Smithsonian Little Explorer; Little Inventor

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Discover how Grace Hopper, a trailblazing scientist, helped create the languages that computers use to talk and work. Follow her exciting journey of experimenting and inventing the tools that make today's technology possible. Perfect for young readers curious about science and innovation.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

More in the Smithsonian Little Explorer; Little Inventor Series

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

32 pages
1,859 words
12m read-aloud
ISBN
9781977109705
Pages
32
Publisher
Pebble
Published
2019
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,859
Read-Aloud
~12 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres