Great white shark
Nancy Furstinger
Great white shark
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nancy Furstinger
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
Dive into the world of the mighty great white shark, exploring its powerful body, hunting skills, and ocean home through vivid text and lively illustrations. Discover what makes this fierce predator one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures.
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
8/10High 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
- 9781617839474
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- ABDO Publishing Company
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 3,568
- Read-Aloud
- ~24 min
- Text Density
- Light Text