The facts about nicotine
Suzanne LeVert
The facts about nicotine
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Suzanne LeVert
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what nicotine really is and why it's such a big deal? Imagine a tiny chemical that can change how your body feels and tricks people into wanting more. But what happens when you find out the truth behind the smoke and mirrors?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This informative book introduces children aged 9-12 to the history, effects, and legal aspects of nicotine and tobacco use. It provides factual information suitable for middle-grade readers to understand the impact of smoking and the tobacco industry in the United States. The content is straightforward and appropriate, with no graphic descriptions or adult themes.
Why we rated The facts about nicotine 9LT
The facts about nicotine is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The facts about nicotine works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The facts about nicotine as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") 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 facts about nicotine explores science & nature, health, and social justice — 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 science & nature, health, social justice.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LT — Light — ThematicLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780761422440
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Marshall Cavendish
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction