Salmon Migration Game
Alaska Sea Grant College Program
Salmon Migration Game
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alaska Sea Grant College Program
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Salmon don't just swim—they embark on an epic journey that can change their whole life! This game lets you dive into the wild adventure of salmon migration while learning cool facts. Discover why these fish are nature's ultimate travelers and why their story matters to our world.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging board game introduces young readers to the life cycle and migration of salmon through interactive play. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, it combines vibrant illustrations and educational facts to promote nature learning. The game is easy to understand, making it suitable for family or classroom settings without any mature content.
Why we rated Salmon Migration Game 7C
Salmon Migration Game is written at a Level 2 reading level across 2 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Salmon Migration Game works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Salmon Migration Game as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Salmon Migration Game explores nature, adventure, science & nature, and educational — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about nature, adventure, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient 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
- 9781566120654
- Pages
- 2
- Publisher
- Wizard Works
- Published
- January 2003
- Type
- Fiction