Soil

Rebecca Hirsch

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Soil

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rebecca Hirsch

Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover the fascinating world beneath your feet as different kinds of soil come to life. Learn how soil forms, what it’s made of, and why it’s so important for plants and animals. This journey into the earth reveals the hidden stories of soil and its role in nature.

Themes

Science & NatureEducation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

48 pages
4,224 words
28m read-aloud
ISBN
9781624033919
Pages
48
Publisher
Core Library
Published
2015
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,224
Read-Aloud
~28 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Soil ecology

Subjects

Soils