What reading level is Human Legacy?

Human Legacy by Leon Festinger is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Human Legacy appropriate for?

Human Legacy is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Human Legacy?

Human Legacy is nonfiction — Social Science.

Does Human Legacy have any content warnings?

Human Legacy has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Human Legacy?

Human Legacy by Leon Festinger is 216 pages.

Human Legacy

Leon Festinger

Human Legacy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Leon Festinger

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

People have relied on technology for over a million years, shaping the world in ways even they didn’t expect. From inventing cars to living longer lives, every step changed how we live and the planet around us. But what if these changes come with problems we’re only just beginning to understand?

Themes

History - GeneralScience & Nature Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Human Legacy explores the evolution of humans physically, socially, and psychologically, highlighting how technology has shaped our societies and the unintended consequences that follow. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers a thoughtful look at history and the environment without graphic content. Parents can expect a nonfiction-style narrative that encourages critical thinking about progress and its impacts.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety

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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.

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Level 6 Mild

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Details

Book Length

216 pages

ISBN: 9780030937750
Pages: 216
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: April 30, 2007
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Social Science