Technology
Glencoe McGraw-Hill
Technology
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Science and Math in Action
by Glencoe McGraw-Hill
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Technology is not just about gadgets—it's the secret power shaping our world! From maglev trains that zoom without touching tracks to solar power that captures sunlight, this story reveals how inventions can change everything. Discover why understanding technology means being ready for the future.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fiction book for young adults explores various technological innovations including recycling, shelter construction, maglev trains, and solar energy. Suitable for readers aged 13-18, it offers an engaging look at science and engineering concepts that impact everyday life. The content is appropriate for middle and high school students with no intense material.
Why we rated Technology 11C
Technology is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Technology works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Technology as 11C ("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, Technology explores science & nature, technology, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, technology, adventure.
- ✓ 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
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780026369480
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill/Glencoe
- Published
- June 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction