Lifespan development of human memory
Peter Graf (PhD.), Nobuo Ohta
Lifespan development of human memory
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Peter Graf (PhD.), Nobuo Ohta
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if your memory was like a story that changes every day, growing and shrinking as you get older? Imagine discovering how your memories start as tiny sparks when you're little and how they change as you become an adult and even when you're very old. But what happens when those memories begin to fade in ways we don't expect?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a unique perspective on how human memory develops and changes from childhood through old age, emphasizing memory as a continuous process rather than separate stages. It introduces children ages 9-12 to complex concepts like working, episodic, and autobiographical memory, as well as memory decline in Alzheimer's disease, using accessible language suitable for middle-grade readers. Parents should note that while the book covers scientific topics, it does so with an interdisciplinary approach that includes psychology and neuroscience, appropriate for curious young readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MT — Moderate — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 026207236X
- Pages
- 299
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction