John Glenn, astronaut and senator

Michael D. Cole

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John Glenn, astronaut and senator

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Astronaut and Senator

by Michael D. Cole

People to Know (Enslow)

Reading Level 8-9 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 8th 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

Discover the inspiring journey of John Glenn, from his humble beginnings in a small Ohio town to soaring as a pioneering astronaut and serving as a dedicated senator. Experience the excitement of space exploration alongside his remarkable return to orbit in 1998. This captivating story celebrates courage, determination, and public service.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
17,143 words
1h 54m read-aloud
ISBN
0766015327
Pages
112
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Published
2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
17,143
Read-Aloud
~1h 54m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Glenn, John, 1921-United States. Congress. SenateLegislatorsUnited StatesAstronauts