The Great Barrier Reef

Rebecca L. Johnson

Cover of The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rebecca L. Johnson

Reading Level 7-8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Explore the vibrant ecosystem of Australia's Great Barrier Reef through exciting research adventures that reveal the secrets of its unique marine life. Dive into the fascinating world of coral reefs and discover how plants and animals thrive in this underwater paradise. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about marine biology and environmental science.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

96 pages
16,178 words
1h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
0822515962
Pages
96
Publisher
Minneapolis : Lerner Publications
Published
1991
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
16,178
Read-Aloud
~1h 48m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Coral Reef BiologyAustraliaGreat Barrier Reef