The Second Kids' World Almanac of Records and Facts
Margo McLoone-Basta
The Second Kids' World Almanac of Records and Facts
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Margo McLoone-Basta
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
Have you ever wondered what makes animals the fastest, the tallest, or the most mysterious? Imagine diving into a world packed with amazing facts about your body, robots, languages, and even different religions. What surprising record will you discover next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging almanac offers a wealth of fascinating facts across categories such as animals, human body and health, technology, language, and religion, tailored for children ages 9 to 12. It serves as an educational resource that encourages curiosity and learning, suitable for middle-grade readers. The content is presented in an accessible and age-appropriate way, with no sensitive themes.
Why we rated The Second Kids' World Almanac of Records and Facts 11C
The Second Kids' World Almanac of Records and Facts is written at a Level 6 reading level across 294 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Second Kids' World Almanac of Records and Facts works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Second Kids' World Almanac of Records and Facts 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 Second Kids' World Almanac of Records and Facts explores almanacs, science & nature, education, animals, and technology — 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 almanacs, science & nature, education.
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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780886873974
- Pages
- 294
- Publisher
- Pharos Books
- Published
- September 1987
- Type
- Fiction