Official M& M's History of the Calendar

Larry Dane Brimner

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Official M& M's History of the Calendar

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Larry Dane Brimner

Illustrated by Karen E. Pellaton

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

Have you ever wondered how people knew what day it was thousands of years ago? Imagine ancient civilizations watching the stars and creating calendars to track time long before clocks existed. But how did these early methods evolve into the calendars we use today?

Themes

Science & TechnologyHistoryJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

This informative book explores the fascinating history of calendars, tracing their development from the ancient Chinese calendar to the modern Gregorian calendar. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it offers an engaging look at the science and technology behind how humans measure time. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers with no intense themes or content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

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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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613902434
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
February 2002
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Science & TechnologyTechnologyScienceCalendarCalendars