Working With Numbers

James L. Shoemaker

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Working With Numbers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by James L. Shoemaker

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

The classroom buzzes as the teacher writes a tricky math problem on the board. You grab your pencil, heart racing, ready to solve it—but then the numbers start to dance off the page! What happens next could change everything about how you see math.

Themes

EducationProblem SolvingSchool LifeMathematics

Quick Assessment

Working With Numbers introduces children to foundational math concepts through engaging fiction tailored for grades 4 and above. The story encourages problem-solving and numerical understanding in a relatable classroom setting, suitable for ages 9 to 12. There is no intense content, making it a gentle introduction to math for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

124 pages
ISBN
9780811442343
Pages
124
Publisher
Steck-Vaughn
Published
June 1991
Type
Fiction

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