United Nations (Organizations That Help the World)
Michael Pollard
United Nations (Organizations That Help the World)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael Pollard
The text is written at a 3rd 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 countries come together to keep peace across the world? Imagine a giant team called the United Nations working day and night to solve problems and prevent conflicts. But can they really stop all the fighting and make the world safe?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the history and mission of the United Nations, highlighting its efforts to promote global peace and cooperation. Suitable for young adults aged 13 to 18, it offers an informative overview of international diplomacy without graphic content. Parents can expect clear explanations appropriate for middle to high school readers interested in social studies and global affairs.
Why we rated United Nations (Organizations That Help the World) 8LS
United Nations (Organizations That Help the World) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 66 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, United Nations (Organizations That Help the World) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate United Nations (Organizations That Help the World) as 8LS ("Light — Social") 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, United Nations (Organizations That Help the World) explores international agencies, social studies, peace, government, and young adult — 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 international agencies, social studies, peace.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LS — Light — SocialNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9780382247644
- Pages
- 66
- Publisher
- New Discovery Books
- Published
- June 1994
- Type
- Fiction