Water (Gateway Science)

Larry White

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Water (Gateway Science)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Simple Experiments for Young Scientists

by Larry White

Illustrated by Laurie Hamilton

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Splash! Feel the cool rush of water as it dances and drips all around you. Discover how water can float, change, and travel through the sky, earth, and even your own backyard — and see why it’s so important for life everywhere.

Themes

Science & NatureExperiments & ProjectsChildren's Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader introduces young children to the fascinating properties of water, including buoyancy, condensation, surface tension, and the water cycle. Written for ages 5 to 8 at a grade 3 reading level, it combines simple explanations with engaging experiments and observations to encourage curiosity about science and nature. The book contains no content concerns and is well-suited for early science education.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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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
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

50 pages
ISBN
9781417756148
Pages
50
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Published
February 1996
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Science & NatureExperiments & Projects