Investing in Young Children for Peaceful Societies
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Investing in Young Children for Peaceful Societies
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Proceedings of a Joint Workshop by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; UNICEF; and the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID)
by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What happens to children caught in the middle of war and violence? Imagine a world where young kids could help build peace instead of facing fear every day. But how can we protect them and give them hope when the world feels so uncertain?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the impact of war and violence on young children and discusses ways to support their health, education, and well-being to foster peaceful societies. It is based on a workshop featuring experts from various fields and is suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. The content addresses serious themes like conflict and prevention but does so in an age-appropriate, thoughtful manner.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780309449342
- Pages
- 101
- Publisher
- National Academies Press
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction