Age rating and parents' guide:The World Without Wheels
by Aniek Wijaya
Ages 5–9
The World Without Wheels by Aniek Wijaya is best for children aged 5–9. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Have you ever wondered what our world would look like without wheels? From bicycles and clocks to massive construction machines, wheels keep modern society rolling. A friendly starting point for exploring science through everyday questions.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Non-fiction
- A good pick for reluctant readers
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