The Book of facts and records
John Grisewood
The Book of facts and records
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Grisewood
The text is written at a 4th 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
Did you know there's a secret world of incredible records hidden just beneath the surface of everyday facts? From unbelievable athletic feats to mind-boggling facts about history and science, this book unlocks wonders you never knew existed—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a fascinating collection of endurance records, athletic achievements, and intriguing facts across government, history, science, and architecture. Designed for readers aged 9-12, it encourages curiosity and learning through engaging, accessible content. There are no content concerns, making it a safe and educational choice for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated The Book of facts and records 9C
The Book of facts and records is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 189 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Book of facts and records works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Book of facts and records as 9C ("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, The Book of facts and records explores curiosities and wonders, juvenile literature, science & nature, and history — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about curiosities and wonders, juvenile literature, science & nature.
- ✓ 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
9C — 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
- 9780916800109
- Pages
- 189
- Publisher
- Distributed by L.J. Martin & Associates
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Nonfiction