What reading level is Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography)?

Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography) by Nancy Smiler Levinson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

Does Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography) have any content warnings?

Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography)

Nancy Smiler Levinson

Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography)

Q: What age is Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography) appropriate for?

Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography) is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

Q: What genre is Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography)?

Thomas Alva Edison, Great Inventor (Scholastic Biography) is fiction.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Smiler Levinson

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how the light bulb was invented? Imagine a boy who struggled in school, called 'addled' and backward, yet went on to create inventions that changed the world forever. What secrets lie behind Thomas Edison's incredible journey from self-taught dreamer to legendary inventor?

Themes

BiographyInventionPerseveranceSelf-DiscoveryHistorical

Quick Assessment

This biography explores the life and achievements of Thomas Alva Edison, emphasizing his self-taught education and perseverance despite early learning challenges. Suitable for middle to high school readers, it offers historical insights paired with photographs, making it appropriate for ages 13 to 18. Parents should note this is a fictionalized biography designed to inspire curiosity about invention and innovation.