In the Pharmacy (Mesa)

Nancy Cook

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In the Pharmacy (Mesa)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Cook

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 how math helps make medicines just right? Step inside a busy pharmacy where numbers and science work together to keep people healthy. But what happens when the calculations get tricky?

Themes

MathematicsScienceEducationCareer Awareness

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book integrates pre-algebra concepts with engaging science topics, focusing on pharmaceutical arithmetic within a pharmacy setting. It's designed for ages 9-12 and encourages students to see connections between math, science, history, and writing, supporting both academic skills and career awareness. The content is appropriate for this age group with no intense themes.

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

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
9780201861235
Pages
128
Publisher
Dale Seymour Publications
Published
December 1994
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

MathematicsPharmaceutical ArithmeticStudy and TeachingScience & NatureEducationTeaching