The Internet kids & family yellow pages
Jean Armour Polly
The Internet kids & family yellow pages
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jean Armour Polly
The text is written at a 8th 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
Imagine having the power to explore over 3,500 cool websites made just for kids and families, all in one place! This book isn't just a list—it's like having your own internet guide who knows the safest and most fun spots online. Discover secrets, trivia, and even how the internet can open doors to awesome future careers!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book serves as a comprehensive, family-friendly directory of more than 3,500 carefully reviewed websites appropriate for children ages 9 to 12. It includes useful tips on internet safety and parenting, making it a practical resource for guiding kids' online experiences. Additionally, the companion website offers up-to-date links and interactive content, supporting safe and educational internet exploration.
Why we rated The Internet kids & family yellow pages 12C
The Internet kids & family yellow pages is written at a Level 8 reading level across 542 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Internet kids & family yellow pages works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate The Internet kids & family yellow pages as 12C ("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 Internet kids & family yellow pages explores directories, web sites, internet, family, 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 directories, web sites, internet.
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
12C — 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
- 9780072126624
- Pages
- 542
- Publisher
- Mcgraw-hill
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction