This Place is Wild

Vicki Cobb

Cover of This Place is Wild

This Place is Wild

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

East Africa

by Vicki Cobb

Illustrated by Barbara Lavallee

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live where wild animals roam freely? Imagine stepping into the vast Masai Mara, a land bursting with lions, elephants, and zebras as far as the eye can see. But how do people and animals share this amazing place without getting in each other’s way?

Themes

MammalsScience & NatureEnvironmental Science & EcologyJuvenile FictionZoology

Quick Assessment

This book takes young readers on a vibrant journey through the Masai Mara, exploring the rich wildlife and the people who live there. It introduces concepts of environmental science and eco-tourism in an age-appropriate way for early readers, emphasizing harmony between humans and nature. Suitable for children ages 5 to 8, it blends fiction and educational content to foster curiosity about geography and conservation.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780802775795
Pages
32
Publisher
Walker Childrens
Published
February 2000
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

MammalsScience & NatureEnvironmental Science & Eco LogyZoologyNatureNature & the Natural WorldEnvironmental Science & EcologyScienceGuide BooksHistoricalAfricaAfrica, East

Places

East Africa