The Information Age
James D. Torr
The Information Age
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by James D. Torr
The text is written at a 6th 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 Internet isn’t just a tool—it’s the force reshaping our world in ways no one expected. It changes how we work, play, and connect, but with great power come big questions. What happens when everyone’s information is just a click away, and who decides what’s fair?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the profound impact of the Internet and information technologies on society, addressing key questions about regulation, commerce, and access. Suitable for ages 13-18, it provides a thoughtful introduction to contemporary issues in computing and information technology without graphic content. Parents can expect an informative, age-appropriate overview of how digital advances influence social and economic life.
Why we rated The Information Age 11LS
The Information Age is written at a Level 6 reading level across 200 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Information Age works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Information Age as 11LS ("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 Information Age explores computing & information technology, history - general, juvenile nonfiction, and social justice — 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 computing & information technology, history - general, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ 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
11LS — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780737711851
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
- Published
- November 15, 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction