Who Invented the Light Bulb?

Susan E. Hamen

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Who Invented the Light Bulb?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan E. Hamen

Alternator Books; STEM Smackdown

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover the thrilling competition between two inventors racing to create the first working light bulb. Experience the twists of patent battles and clever strategies that shaped this bright invention. Get ready for an exciting journey full of determination and surprising twists!

Themes

InventionsHistoryScience & NatureAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,110 words
14m read-aloud
ISBN
9781512483215
Pages
32
Publisher
Lerner Publications TM
Published
2018
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,110
Read-Aloud
~14 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Electric LampsInventions