Marine Fossils

Heather Moore Niver

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Marine Fossils

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Heather Moore Niver

Fossil Files; PowerKids Press

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Dive into the mysterious world beneath ancient waters and uncover the secrets of prehistoric sea creatures! Explore fascinating fossils from long ago, including trilobites, ancient fish, and marine plants, while learning how scientists piece together the past. Vivid photographs and detailed diagrams bring these underwater wonders to life for curious young explorers.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,591 words
17m read-aloud
ISBN
9781499428568
Pages
32
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
Jan 01, 2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,591
Read-Aloud
~17 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Fossils