The Information Revolution Set, 4-Volumes
Walter Oleksy
The Information Revolution Set, 4-Volumes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Walter Oleksy
The text is written at a 6th 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
Have you ever wondered how the gadgets and gizmos around you actually work? Imagine a world where every bit of information is at your fingertips, changing how we live and learn every day. But what new surprises will technology bring next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This four-volume set introduces young readers to the evolving world of technology and its impact on how we collect, store, and share information. Written for ages 13 to 18, it combines clear explanations with real-life stories, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. The content is suitable for middle to high school readers, with no intense themes or mature content.
Why we rated The Information Revolution Set, 4-Volumes 11C
The Information Revolution Set, 4-Volumes is written at a Level 6-7 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Information Revolution Set, 4-Volumes works for readers up to grade 8.5.
We rate The Information Revolution Set, 4-Volumes as 11C ("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 Information Revolution Set, 4-Volumes explores science & nature, technology, education, and nonfiction — 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 science & nature, technology, 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
11C — 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
- ISBN
- 9780816038367
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Published
- January 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction