Mary Anning Breaks New Ground

Carol Kim

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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Courageous Kid of Paleontology

by Carol Kim

Courageous Kids; Graphic Library

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Twelve-year-old Mary Anning discovers an extraordinary fossil hidden in the cliffs of Lyme Regis, sparking a lifelong passion for uncovering the secrets of ancient creatures. Despite many challenges and lack of recognition from the male scientists around her, Mary’s determination helps reveal the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Follow her inspiring journey as she breaks new ground in the field of paleontology.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

33 pages
3,095 words
21m read-aloud
ISBN
9781666334289
Pages
33
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2022
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,095
Read-Aloud
~21 min
Text Density
Light Text

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