Light

Gina L. Hamilton

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Light

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gina L. Hamilton

Science at Work (Raintree)

Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Explore the fascinating world of light and its special properties through captivating explanations and real-life examples. Discover how light behaves, travels, and is harnessed in amazing technologies like lasers. This journey into optics reveals the science behind what we see every day and the mysteries that light helps us understand.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include substance use, self-harm, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Substance Use Self-Harm Physical Danger Illness & Injury Supernatural Elements Audio Gore Death by Suicide
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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9,271 words
1h 2m read-aloud
ISBN
0739869957
Publisher
NA-r
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
9,271
Read-Aloud
~1h 2m

Genres

Lasers

Subjects

LightOpticsLasers