Vulnerability and resilience in human development
Barbara Tizard, Ved P. Varma
Vulnerability and resilience in human development
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Festschrift for Ann and Alan Clarke
by Barbara Tizard, Ved P. Varma
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The classroom buzzes with questions about why some kids bounce back when things get tough while others don’t. A sudden announcement about a new law shakes everyone’s world — how will it change their futures? Just as the lesson unfolds, a surprising secret about growing up is revealed, but no one knows what it means yet.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book is a thoughtful collection of essays aimed at middle-grade readers exploring key ideas in human development, such as vulnerability and resilience. It covers important topics like the influence of nature and nurture, parental relationships, and educational policies like the 1981 Act and the National Curriculum. Suitable for ages 9-12, it approaches complex psychological themes in an accessible way without intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781853021053
- Pages
- 248
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Nonfiction