The illustrated maths dictionary
Judith De Klerk
The illustrated maths dictionary
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Judith De Klerk
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
What if you could unlock the secret language of numbers, shapes, and patterns with just one book? Imagine a world where every tricky math word has a bright, colorful picture to help you understand it better. But can you master all the math mysteries before your next big test?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This updated edition of The Illustrated Maths Dictionary provides clear definitions and engaging illustrations to help children aged 9-12 grasp mathematical concepts and vocabulary. It includes computer terminology relevant to today's learners and offers an electronic version for interactive use. The book is suitable for primary school students and educators seeking a comprehensive math reference.
Why we rated The illustrated maths dictionary 9C
The illustrated maths dictionary is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The illustrated maths dictionary works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The illustrated maths dictionary 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 illustrated maths dictionary explores mathematics, juvenile dictionaries, and education — 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 mathematics, juvenile dictionaries, 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
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
- 9780733986611
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Pearson Education
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction