The Encyclopedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
Jennifer, M.D. Shoquist
The Encyclopedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jennifer, M.D. Shoquist
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sterile scent of a doctor's office mixes with the rustle of pages filled with important health secrets. Every entry uncovers facts about illnesses that can affect anyone, revealing how the body fights back and how we can stay safe. Understanding these truths can make you feel stronger and more in control of your health.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This comprehensive reference book offers detailed information on over 600 sexually transmitted diseases, including their causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention methods. Intended for teens aged 13-18, it provides medically accurate content suitable for a young adult audience seeking to understand important health issues. The material is educational and factual, without graphic or sensationalized content, making it appropriate for informed health education.
Why we rated The Encyclopedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health and Living) 12LS
The Encyclopedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health and Living) is written at a Level 8 reading level across 416 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Encyclopedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health and Living) works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate The Encyclopedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health and Living) as 12LS ("Light — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Encyclopedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health and Living) explores health sciences, reference, and education — 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 health sciences, reference, education.
- ✓ 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
12LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9780816048816
- Pages
- 416
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Published
- November 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction