The biology of doom

Ed Regis

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The biology of doom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The History of America's Secret Germ Warfare Project

by Ed Regis

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Did you know that America once had a secret plan to create super scary germs as weapons? From anthrax to smallpox, scientists worked on deadly bugs that could change the world forever. But why did they stop, and what does it mean for us today?

Quick Assessment

This nonfiction book reveals the history of the United States' secret biological weapons program from World War II through the Cold War, including experimentation on humans and open-air tests. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it covers complex and potentially disturbing topics related to biological warfare and government secrecy. Parents should be aware of its mature themes involving real-world violence and ethical issues.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Biological Warfare Human Experimentation
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

259 pages
ISBN
9780805057645
Pages
259
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Biological WarfareUnited StatesTextbooksBiology TextbooksScience TextbooksUnited States, Defenses

Places

United States