History of Gaming
Heather E. Schwartz
History of Gaming
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Heather E. Schwartz
Edge Books; Video Game Revolution
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 how video games started and grew from early inventions to the exciting systems we use today. Travel back to the 1970s when Atari took gaming into homes and see how technology changed the way we play. Explore the fun history behind your favorite games and consoles!
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
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
- 9781543571561
- Pages
- 32
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,108
- Read-Aloud
- ~14 min
- Text Density
- Light Text