The Technology of Communication, Student Text
McGraw-Hill
The Technology of Communication, Student Text
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by McGraw-Hill
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
Click! The soft tap of keys and the buzzing hum of gadgets fill the air, bringing a world of messages to life. Imagine discovering how every beep and buzz connects people across the globe, changing the way we talk and share forever. Feel the excitement of unlocking the secrets behind all those blinking screens — and why it matters to you.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This educational book introduces middle-grade readers to the fundamentals of communication technology, explaining how various devices and systems connect people worldwide. It’s appropriate for ages 9-12 and offers clear, accessible explanations suitable for classroom or home learning. Parents can expect a straightforward exploration of technology’s role in communication without intense or complex content.
Why we rated The Technology of Communication, Student Text 11C
The Technology of Communication, Student Text is written at a Level 6 reading level across 295 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Technology of Communication, Student Text works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Technology of Communication, Student Text 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 Technology of Communication, Student Text explores science & nature, technology, and education — 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 science & nature, technology, education.
- ✓ 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
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780538644754
- Pages
- 295
- Publisher
- Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
- Published
- June 1, 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction