What reading level is The story of AT&T?

The story of AT&T by Laura K. Murray is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The story of AT&T appropriate for?

The story of AT&T is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is The story of AT&T?

The story of AT&T is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Built for Success (Creative Education) series.

Does The story of AT&T have any content warnings?

The story of AT&T has a HootRating of 12C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The story of AT&T?

The story of AT&T by Laura K. Murray is 48 pages (approximately 5,668 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The story of AT&T

Laura K. Murray

The story of AT&T

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura K. Murray

Built for Success (Creative Education)

Reading Level 7-8 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th 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

Explore the fascinating journey of a company that changed how people connect, from its early days in the late 1800s to becoming a global leader in telecommunications. Discover the visionaries behind its success and the groundbreaking inventions that shaped communication for millions.

Themes

HistoryScience & NatureJuvenile Literature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 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.

Why we rated The story of AT&T 12C

The story of AT&T is written at a Level 7-8 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 5,668 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The story of AT&T works for readers up to grade 9.4.

Read aloud, The story of AT&T takes about 38 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The story of AT&T 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 story of AT&T explores history, science & nature, and juvenile literature — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about history, science & nature, juvenile literature.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 8 more books in the Built for Success (Creative Education) series.
✓ 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.