Police dogs
McGinty, Alice B.
Police dogs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Helping to Fight Crime
by McGinty, Alice B.
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Discover how special dogs are chosen and trained to help police officers keep communities safe. Follow these brave animals as they learn important skills to catch criminals and protect people. Perfect for young readers curious about the amazing work of police dogs.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 0823952185
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Powerkids Press
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 872
- Read-Aloud
- ~6 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy