Who Was Isaac Newton?
Janet B. Pascal
Who Was Isaac Newton?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Janet B. Pascal
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover how a curious and solitary young thinker unlocked the secrets of the universe during a challenging time. When illness closed his college, he turned his quiet days at home into moments of groundbreaking discovery about gravity and motion. Journey through the life of a scientific genius whose ideas changed the world forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780448479132
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 7,986
- Read-Aloud
- ~53 min
- Text Density
- Light Text