Solids, Liquids, Guess Who's Got Gas?

Michelle Houts

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Solids, Liquids, Guess Who's Got Gas?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Lucy's Lab #2

by Michelle Houts

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Have you ever wondered what makes a gas different from a solid or a liquid? At Granite City Elementary, the Harvest Festival is almost here, but Lucy isn’t excited about costumes—she’s fascinated by science! When a surprise stomachache shows her the secret powers of gas, everything changes, but what will Lucy’s big idea be?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book combines a fun school festival setting with a science lesson on the states of matter, focusing on solids, liquids, and gases. It is appropriate for ages 9-12 and supports STEM learning by integrating curriculum-aligned content in an engaging story. Parents can expect light humor and a positive message about curiosity and problem-solving, with no concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

104 pages
ISBN
9781510710689
Pages
104
Publisher
Sky Pony
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FestivalsSchools