Age rating and parents' guide:Wings of Fire: An Autobiography (Abridged/Students' Edition)
by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Ages 12–14
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography (Abridged/Students' Edition) by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is best for children aged 12–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
This abridged autobiography traces the journey of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam from his humble childhood in Rameswaram to becoming a pioneering aerospace scientist and the President of India. 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
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At a glance
- Non-fiction
- A demanding read, best for confident readers
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Science Fiction & Space
- Non-Fiction
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Informative
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- Science
- Engineering & making
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