Older than dirt

Don Brown

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Older than dirt

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a kinda-sorta biography of Earth

by Don Brown

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

Journey back nearly 14 billion years to witness the explosive beginning of everything! Watch as swirling clouds of gas and rock come together, transforming into a fiery planet full of surprises. Discover Earth's ancient story through a thrilling blend of science and imagination.

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

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

104 pages
6,115 words
41m read-aloud
ISBN
9780544805033
Pages
104
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
6,115
Read-Aloud
~41 min
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

OriginEarth SciencesHistorical GeologyEarthGeology

Places

Earth (Planet)