Water (Gateway Science)
Larry White
Water (Gateway Science)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Simple Experiments for Young Scientists
by Larry White
Illustrated by Laurie Hamilton
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
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781417756148
- Pages
- 50
- Publisher
- Millbrook Press
- Published
- February 1996
- Type
- Nonfiction