Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Josh Gregory
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Josh Gregory
The text is written at a 5th 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 wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains, from its ancient origins to the animals that call it home. Learn about the challenges this beautiful park faces and what people are doing to protect its natural treasures. Perfect for young explorers curious about nature and conservation.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 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
9/10High 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
- 9780531233924
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Scholastic Library Publishing
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,725
- Read-Aloud
- ~18 min
- Text Density
- Light Text