Growing up tobacco free

Barbara S. Lynch

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Growing up tobacco free

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Assessing the Science Base for Tobacco Harm Reduction

by Barbara S. Lynch

Reading Level 7 12LS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: not all tobacco products are the same, and some might be less harmful than others. Imagine what it means to grow up knowing the truth about these products—and how to make choices that protect your health. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Health EducationPreventionFamilyScience & Nature

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores tobacco use and prevention among children in the United States, emphasizing harm reduction and public health approaches. It introduces young readers to different tobacco products and the impact of these on health, encouraging informed decision-making. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents important health topics in an accessible way without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LS — Light — Social
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

306 pages
ISBN
0309051290
Pages
306
Publisher
National Academy Press
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ChildrenTobacco UseUnited StatesPreventionInfantAdolescentSmokingTobacco Use DisorderChildPrevention & ControlTobacco, Physiological EffectSmoking Prevention

Places

United States