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Scholastic book of world records 2012

Jenifer Corr Morse

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Scholastic book of world records 2012

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jenifer Corr Morse

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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

What if you could discover the most amazing feats ever achieved by people all over the world? Imagine exploring jaw-dropping records in sports, nature, space, and even politics, each more unbelievable than the last. But what new record will YOU be inspired to break?

Themes

Curiosities and WondersJuvenile LiteratureWorld Records

Quick Assessment

This reference guide offers a fascinating collection of world records across various fields including sports, nature, politics, and popular culture, aimed at middle-grade readers aged 9-12. It encourages curiosity and learning about extraordinary accomplishments, making it an engaging nonfiction resource without intense content. The book is appropriate for this age group and supports educational interests in a fun and accessible way.

Why we rated Scholastic book of world records 2012 12C

Scholastic book of world records 2012 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 302 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 2012 works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Scholastic book of world records 2012 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 2012 explores curiosities and wonders, juvenile literature, and world records — 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 curiosities and wonders, juvenile literature, world records.
  • 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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

302 pages
ISBN
9780545331494
Pages
302
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2011
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Curiosities and WondersWorld Records