Scholastic Book of World Records 2004
Jenifer Morse
Scholastic Book of World Records 2004
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jenifer Morse
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
This book holds the most amazing collection of world records—some so incredible they’ll leave you wide-eyed! From jaw-dropping feats to unbelievable stats, each record is backed up with cool photos and colorful graphs that show how they stack up against the rest. It’s the ultimate way to see who’s the best of the best—and why it matters to know the limits of what people can do.
Themes
Quick Assessment
The Scholastic Book of World Records 2004 is an engaging nonfiction reference filled with updated records, vibrant photos, and easy-to-understand graphs that help children ages 9-12 explore fascinating facts about world achievements. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it encourages curiosity and learning about diverse accomplishments across categories. There are no content concerns, making it an age-appropriate resource for expanding general knowledge.
Why we rated Scholastic Book of World Records 2004 9C
Scholastic Book of World Records 2004 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Scholastic Book of World Records 2004 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Scholastic Book of World Records 2004 as 9C ("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, Scholastic Book of World Records 2004 explores reference - general, science & nature, adventure, and nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about reference - general, science & nature, adventure.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — 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
- ISBN
- 9780613705738
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- October 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction