
Age rating and parents' guide:Everything You Need to Ace Science
by Workman Publishing
Ages 9–14
Everything You Need to Ace Science by Workman Publishing is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
An illustrated study guide explains core middle-school science concepts through clear notes, diagrams, definitions, and memorable examples.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
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At a glance
- Non-fiction
- Part of the https://res.cloudinary.com/dpcc79tpa/image/upload/v1784200376/Serena_Willams_Little_people_big_dreams_nkqx1a.jpg series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
Great for kids who like
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- Science
- Non-Fiction
Reading mood
- Informative
Good to talk about
- Science
- School life
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