Maps on File, 2006 (Maps on File)
Facts on File
Maps on File, 2006 (Maps on File)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Facts on File
The text is written at a 8th 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
Feel the crisp rustle of pages filled with colorful maps stretching across continents and oceans. Imagine tracing the winding rivers, spotting bustling cities, and exploring faraway lands from your own room. Each map opens a window to the world’s stories and secrets, inviting you to discover how connected we all truly are.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This comprehensive atlas provides updated and detailed maps suitable for young teens, covering global regions, countries, and thematic topics like population, resources, and political boundaries. Ideal for school research and general knowledge, it features clear illustrations and an extensive index for easy navigation. The content is appropriate for ages 13-18, offering an educational resource without any mature or sensitive material.
Why we rated Maps on File, 2006 (Maps on File) 12LT
Maps on File, 2006 (Maps on File) is written at a Level 8 reading level across 526 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Maps on File, 2006 (Maps on File) works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Maps on File, 2006 (Maps on File) as 12LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Maps on File, 2006 (Maps on File) explores reference, science & nature, social studies, and educational — 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 reference, science & nature, social studies.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LT — Light — ThematicNo 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
- 9780816064137
- Pages
- 526
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Published
- February 28, 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction