How fast is it?

Ben Hillman

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How fast is it?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a zippy book all about speed

by Ben Hillman

How...Is It?

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 incredible speeds of animals and how humans compare when it comes to running and endurance. Explore fascinating facts about velocity and the surprising ways people can keep pace with the fastest creatures on land. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about speed in nature and physics.

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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

47 pages
5,782 words
39m read-aloud
ISBN
9780439918671
Pages
47
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2008
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,782
Read-Aloud
~39 min
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

SpeedVelocityPhysics