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Living Things-Concept Science (Concept Science)

Judith Holloway

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Living Things-Concept Science (Concept Science)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judith Holloway

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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 that every plant and animal you see is a living thing with a special job? This book shows you how living things grow, breathe, and even help each other in amazing ways. Understanding them helps us take care of our world better than ever before!

Themes

Quick Assessment

Living Things-Concept Science by Judith Holloway introduces young readers to the basics of biology, focusing on plants and animals and their life processes. The book features simple explanations, a quiz, and a project designed to engage children ages 5-8 in learning about living organisms. Its content is age-appropriate and educational with no concerning material.

Why we rated Living Things-Concept Science (Concept Science) 7C

Living Things-Concept Science (Concept Science) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 20 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Living Things-Concept Science (Concept Science) works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Living Things-Concept Science (Concept Science) 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, Living Things-Concept Science (Concept Science) weaves together science & nature and education.

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, education.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

20 pages
ISBN
9780813626598
Pages
20
Publisher
Modern Curriculum Press Inc
Published
1990
Type
Fiction

Subjects

SubjectsScienceLife Sciences