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Illustrated Dictionary of Maths

Kirsteen Rogers

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Illustrated Dictionary of Maths

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kirsteen Rogers

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Have you ever wondered what makes numbers dance and shapes come to life? Dive into a world where math becomes an adventure filled with colorful pictures and easy-to-understand explanations. But what secrets will you unlock when you explore beyond the numbers?

Themes

EducationConceptsCounting & NumbersMathematics

Quick Assessment

This illustrated dictionary introduces children ages 9-12 to foundational math concepts with clear, simple definitions and engaging visuals. Covering topics like number sense, operations, algebra, geometry, and data representation, it supports early middle-grade learning in an accessible way. Ideal for supplementing classroom instruction or sparking independent exploration without any challenging content.

Why we rated Illustrated Dictionary of Maths 9C

Illustrated Dictionary of Maths is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Illustrated Dictionary of Maths works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Illustrated Dictionary of Maths as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Illustrated Dictionary of Maths explores education, concepts, counting & numbers, and mathematics — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about education, concepts, counting & numbers.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9781409546962
Pages
128
Publisher
Illustrated Dictionaries and Thesauruses
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

EducationConceptsCounting & NumbersMathematics