Jumping (Live Action)
Andrew Langley
Jumping (Live Action)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Andrew Langley
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Jumping isn’t just a simple leap—it’s a powerful dance of muscles working together in humans and animals alike. Discover how some creatures can vault astonishing heights, and why mastering the jump changes everything. This is more than just moving—it's science in action!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book explores the anatomy and physiology behind jumping in both humans and animals. Suitable for young readers around grades 2 to 9, it combines scientific explanations with real-world examples from sports and nature. The content is appropriate for early teens and offers educational insights without any sensitive material.
Why we rated Jumping (Live Action) 7C
Jumping (Live Action) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jumping (Live Action) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Jumping (Live Action) 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, Jumping (Live Action) explores science & nature, sports & recreation, and juvenile nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, sports & recreation, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781593891503
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Creative Company
- Published
- July 30, 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction