How fast is it?
Ben Hillman
How fast is it?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a zippy book all about speed
by Ben Hillman
How...Is It?
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439918671
- Pages
- 47
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 5,782
- Read-Aloud
- ~39 min
- Text Density
- Light Text