The lost wreck of the Isis

Robert D. Ballard

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The lost wreck of the Isis

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert D. Ballard

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 6th 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

Dive beneath the waves to uncover the secrets of an ancient Roman shipwreck near Sicily, where history and adventure collide. Join the thrilling exploration as a daring team investigates the mysteries resting beside an active underwater volcano. Discover the past through sunken treasures and fascinating underwater archaeology.

Themes

AdventureHistoryScience & NatureUnderwater archaeology

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 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 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
3
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

63 pages
17,113 words
1h 54m read-aloud
ISBN
0590438522
Pages
63
Publisher
New York, NY : Scholastic
Published
1990
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
17,113
Read-Aloud
~1h 54m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

ShipwrecksItalySicilyUnderwater ArchaeologyRomansArchaeologyAntiquities, Roman