STEM and COVID-19
Grace Hansen
STEM and COVID-19
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Grace Hansen
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
The hum of machines and the buzz of drones fill the air as scientists race to solve a big problem. You can almost feel the smooth glass of a vaccine vial and hear the beep of a ventilator helping someone breathe. It’s a story about how teamwork and technology can bring hope in tough times.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the science and technology behind fighting COVID-19, including vaccines, antibody therapies, drones, and ventilators. The book features clear photos, labeled images, and a glossary to support young readers’ understanding. It aligns with educational standards and provides a hopeful perspective on how science can address real-world challenges.
Why we rated STEM and COVID-19 7C
STEM and COVID-19 is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, STEM and COVID-19 works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate STEM and COVID-19 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, STEM and COVID-19 explores health, science & nature, and 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 health, science & nature, 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
- 9781731645548
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Abdo Kids Jumbo
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Nonfiction