Scholastic Book Of World Records 2008
Jenifer Morse
Scholastic Book Of World Records 2008
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jenifer Morse
The text is written at a 7th 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 which country gobbles up the most ice cream or which rodent is the biggest in the world? Imagine flipping through pages full of colorful photos and amazing facts that reveal the most incredible records on Earth. But what surprising record will catch your eye next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated reference book offers children ages 9-12 fascinating facts and world records across a variety of topics, featuring engaging photographs and accessible explanations. It is appropriate for middle-grade readers and encourages curiosity about geography, animals, and human achievements. The content is light and educational, with no sensitive material.
Why we rated Scholastic Book Of World Records 2008 12C
Scholastic Book Of World Records 2008 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 320 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Scholastic Book Of World Records 2008 works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Scholastic Book Of World Records 2008 as 12C ("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 2008 explores reference - almanacs, science & nature, and juvenile 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 - almanacs, science & nature, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ 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
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780439916585
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Scholastic Reference
- Published
- October 1, 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction