Technology
R. Thomas Wright
Technology
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Design and Applications
by R. Thomas Wright
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 isn’t just about gadgets—it’s the secret superpower that helps you solve real-world problems every day. This book shows you how to design, create, and think like a tech wizard while connecting what you learn to math, science, and even social studies. Mastering these skills could be your ticket to winning big in competitions and changing the future.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging book focuses on developing design and problem-solving skills through technology, making strong curricular connections to math, science, social studies, and language arts. It is aimed at young adults aged 13-18 and includes modular activities that prepare students for Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive events. The content is appropriate for middle to high school readers and encourages practical, interdisciplinary learning.
Why we rated Technology 11C
Technology is written at a Level 6 reading level across 252 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 education, science & technology, problem solving, and stem learning — 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 education, science & technology, problem solving.
- ✓ 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.
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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
- 9781590701690
- Pages
- 252
- Publisher
- Goodheart-Willcox Pub
- Published
- June 30, 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction