Wings
Sneed B. Collard
Wings
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sneed B. Collard
Illustrated by Robin Brickman
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Explore the amazing world of wings and discover how different animals and insects use them to move, protect themselves, and survive. From fluttering butterflies to soaring birds, learn fascinating facts about the shapes and functions of wings in nature. This captivating journey opens young minds to the wonders of flight and the diversity of life.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include death of a major character, physical danger, injury. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Wings 10IP
Wings is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 2,343 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wings works for readers up to grade 7.1.
Read aloud, Wings takes about 16 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Wings as 10IP ("Intense — Physical") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Death of a Major Character, Physical Danger, Injury, Alcohol Abuse, Fatal Accident, Natural Bodies of Water.
Thematically, Wings explores animals - birds, science & nature - anatomy & physiology, juvenile zoological sciences, and juvenile nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals - birds, science & nature - anatomy & physiology, juvenile zoological sciences.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 5-8 — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10IP — Intense — PhysicalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781570916120
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- Published
- February 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,343
- Read-Aloud
- ~16 min
- Text Density
- Light Text