The revolution in industry
John Perritano
The revolution in industry
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Perritano
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The roar of the steam engine shakes the ground as the locomotive speeds across the countryside. Above, the Wright brothers are ready to launch their very first airplane into the sky. What will happen when these incredible machines change the world forever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to key technological innovations like steamships, locomotives, and airplanes that transformed history. Presented through engaging fiction, it offers a simple yet exciting look at industrialization and its impacts, suitable for grade 2 reading levels. The book contains no intense content, making it appropriate for young readers interested in history and technology.
Why we rated The revolution in industry 7C
The revolution in industry is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The revolution in industry works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The revolution in industry as 7C ("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 revolution in industry explores technological innovations, industrialization, adventure, and history — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about technological innovations, industrialization, adventure.
- ✓ 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
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780778742166
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Graphic America
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction