The Really Useful Book of ICT in the Early Years (Really Useful)
Harriet Price
The Really Useful Book of ICT in the Early Years (Really Useful)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Harriet Price
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
Did you know that tiny tots can be tech whizzes before they even start school? This book reveals how young children learn to use computers and gadgets in ways you might never expect. Discover why understanding this early tech magic is so important for the future!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This informative guide explores how preschool and kindergarten children develop early skills and awareness in information and communication technology (ICT). It is designed for educators and parents interested in supporting young learners' digital development and offers practical insights suited for children aged 9-12. The book presents educational strategies without content concerns for this age group.
Why we rated The Really Useful Book of ICT in the Early Years (Really Useful) 9C
The Really Useful Book of ICT in the Early Years (Really Useful) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 185 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Really Useful Book of ICT in the Early Years (Really Useful) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Really Useful Book of ICT in the Early Years (Really Useful) 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 Really Useful Book of ICT in the Early Years (Really Useful) explores education, curricula, and preschool & kindergarten — 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 education, curricula, preschool & kindergarten.
- ✓ 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
- 9780415434188
- Pages
- 185
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Published
- June 29, 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction