Tobacco (Just the Facts)
Sean Connolly
Tobacco (Just the Facts)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sean Connolly
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
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 — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9781575722603
- Pages
- 56
- Publisher
- Heinemann Educational Books
- Published
- November 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction