The Dorling Kindersley encyclopedia of fishing
Ian N. Wood
The Dorling Kindersley encyclopedia of fishing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ian N. Wood
The text is written at a 6th 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
Have you ever wondered what it takes to catch the biggest fish in the ocean or the sneakiest ones in a quiet lake? Imagine flipping through pages filled with colorful pictures and secrets about over 200 types of fish from all around the world. But the real question is—are you ready to discover the best way to reel them in?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated encyclopedia provides comprehensive information about fishing equipment, techniques, and an extensive directory of over 200 freshwater and saltwater fish species. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers educational content that encourages exploration of nature and wildlife. The book contains no sensitive material and is appropriate for young readers interested in fishing and aquatic life.
Why we rated The Dorling Kindersley encyclopedia of fishing 11C
The Dorling Kindersley encyclopedia of fishing is written at a Level 6 reading level across 288 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Dorling Kindersley encyclopedia of fishing works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Dorling Kindersley encyclopedia of fishing 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, The Dorling Kindersley encyclopedia of fishing explores fishing, encyclopedia, science & nature, and adventure — 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 fishing, encyclopedia, science & nature.
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
- 0751300853
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction