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Silver Burdett Ginn Math

Francis M. Fennell, Mary Behr Altieri, Stephen Krulik, Silver Burdett Ginn (Firm)

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Silver Burdett Ginn Math

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Francis M. Fennell, Mary Behr Altieri, Stephen Krulik, Silver Burdett Ginn (Firm)

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 math could be your secret superpower, unlocking mysteries and solving puzzles all around you? Imagine diving into numbers, shapes, and patterns that help you understand the world in an exciting new way. But can you master the challenges before time runs out?

Themes

EducationMathLearningProblem Solving

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade math textbook is designed for students in grades 1-2, providing foundational skills in a clear and engaging way. It supports learners aged 9-12 with age-appropriate content aligned to educational standards. The material is straightforward, focusing on basic math concepts without any content concerns.

Why we rated Silver Burdett Ginn Math 12C

Silver Burdett Ginn Math is written at a Level 7 reading level across 388 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Silver Burdett Ginn Math works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Silver Burdett Ginn Math 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, Silver Burdett Ginn Math explores education, math, learning, and problem solving — 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 education, math, learning.
  • 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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

388 pages
ISBN
9780382401169
Pages
388
Publisher
Silver Burdett Pr
Published
February 1999
Type
Nonfiction

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