Living Things (Project Science)
Terry J. Jennings
Living Things (Project Science)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Terry J. Jennings
Illustrated by David Anstey
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
Feel the soft flutter of a butterfly's wings or hear the tiny buzz of a busy bee. Explore the amazing world of living things all around you and discover how they grow, change, and survive. Every experiment brings you closer to nature’s secrets and the wonder of life itself.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to basic concepts in biology through simple, hands-on experiments with living things. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages curiosity and observational skills with age-appropriate language and activities. There is no content that parents need to be concerned about; it is a gentle introduction to the life sciences.
Why we rated Living Things (Project Science) 7C
Living Things (Project Science) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 38 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Living Things (Project Science) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Living Things (Project 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 (Project Science) explores science, biology, experiments, and life sciences — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
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, biology, experiments.
- ✓ 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.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9780831771553
- Pages
- 38
- Publisher
- Popular Culture Ink
- Published
- March 1992
- Type
- Nonfiction