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Tobacco (Just the Facts)

Sean Connolly

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Tobacco (Just the Facts)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sean Connolly

Reading Level 3 8MS Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered why tobacco became so popular despite its dangers? Imagine uncovering secrets about why people start smoking and how big companies keep selling it. What will you discover about the fight to keep lungs healthy?

Themes

Tobacco UseHealth EducationPreventionJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

This informative book explores the history, health risks, and social impacts of tobacco use, aimed at young readers aged 13 to 18. It also covers prevention strategies and treatment options, providing a comprehensive overview suitable for educating teens about tobacco's dangers. The content is appropriate for its target age group, with straightforward explanations and no graphic imagery.

Why we rated Tobacco (Just the Facts) 8MS

Tobacco (Just the Facts) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 56 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tobacco (Just the Facts) works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Tobacco (Just the Facts) as 8MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Tobacco (Just the Facts) explores tobacco use, health education, prevention, and juvenile nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about tobacco use, health education, prevention.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

56 pages
ISBN
9781575722603
Pages
56
Publisher
Heinemann Educational Books
Published
November 2000
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Tobacco

Subjects

Tobacco UseTobaccoUnited StatesTobacco HabitSocial IssuesDrugs, Alcohol, & Substance AbusePreventionSmoking