Itaipu Dam
Mark Thomas
Itaipu Dam
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
World's Biggest Dam
by Mark Thomas
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know there's a giant wall that holds back a river to make electricity? Hidden between two countries, the Itaipu Dam is a secret power machine that lights up homes far away—but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the Itaipu Dam, explaining its location, construction, and role in generating electricity in simple, accessible language. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines factual information with engaging storytelling to inspire curiosity about engineering and nature. There are no content concerns, making it a safe and educational read for early readers.
Why we rated Itaipu Dam 7C
Itaipu Dam is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Itaipu Dam works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Itaipu Dam as 7C ("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, Itaipu Dam explores science & nature, adventure, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781608524556
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Powerkids Press
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction