The young Oxford book of the human being
David M. Glover
The young Oxford book of the human being
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David M. Glover
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
What if you could uncover the secret story behind one of history's greatest heroes? Alexander the Great wasn’t just a king; he was a mix of sharp thinking from his dad and fiery passion from his mom. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the lesser-known history of Alexander the Great, blending ancient Greek texts with insightful commentary. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers an introduction to human history, psychology, and physiology through the lens of a famous historical figure. The content is educational and appropriate for ages 9 to 12, with no intense or troubling material.
Why we rated The young Oxford book of the human being 9C
The young Oxford book of the human being is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The young Oxford book of the human being works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The young Oxford book of the human being 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 young Oxford book of the human being explores historical, human physiology, psychology, and human evolution — 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 historical, human physiology, psychology.
- ✓ 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.
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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
- 0195213742
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction