Senses (Secrets of Science)
Robin Kerrod
Senses (Secrets of Science)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Group One, Set
by Robin Kerrod
Illustrated by Mike Atkinson
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
What if you could explore the amazing secrets hidden in your own body? Imagine discovering how your eyes see colors, your ears catch sounds, and your skin feels the world around you. But what happens when your senses start to play tricks on you?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the fascinating world of the human senses, explaining how we perceive the world around us in simple, engaging language. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines basic scientific concepts with colorful illustrations to support comprehension. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for early elementary readers.
Why we rated Senses (Secrets of Science) 7C
Senses (Secrets of Science) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Senses (Secrets of Science) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Senses (Secrets of Science) 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, Senses (Secrets of Science) explores science & nature, neurology, and children's education — 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 science & nature, neurology, children's education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
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
- 9781854352712
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square Publishing
- Published
- January 1994
- Type
- Nonfiction