Scholastic Book of World Records 2011
Scholastic, Inc. Staff
Scholastic Book of World Records 2011
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Scholastic, Inc. Staff
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
This book holds the record for the coolest collection of world records ever! From the deadliest snake to the biggest water park, it’s packed with jaw-dropping facts that show just how wild and wonderful our world can be. Knowing these records makes you see the world in a whole new way.
Themes
Quick Assessment
The Scholastic Book of World Records 2011 offers a captivating collection of fascinating facts and records across a variety of topics, perfect for curious kids aged 9-12. It encourages learning through engaging trivia without any concerning content, making it a great nonfiction reference book for middle grade readers.
Why we rated Scholastic Book of World Records 2011 12C
Scholastic Book of World Records 2011 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 322 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 2011 works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Scholastic Book of World Records 2011 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 2011 explores juvenile nonfiction, curiosities & wonders, reference, and almanacs — 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 juvenile nonfiction, curiosities & wonders, reference.
- ✓ 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
- 9780545237482
- Pages
- 322
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction