The awesome inner workings of video games
Arie Kaplan
The awesome inner workings of video games
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Arie Kaplan
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
Dive into the fascinating world behind your favorite video games and discover the secrets of how they work! Explore the magic of computer code, the clever decisions made by a game console’s brain, and how your progress is saved so you can keep playing. Perfect for curious gamers eager to understand what’s happening inside their consoles!
Themes
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 9781467712507
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 3,894
- Read-Aloud
- ~26 min
- Text Density
- Light Text