Age rating and parents' guide:Women in Science
by Rachel Ignotofsky
Ages 12–14
Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky is best for children aged 12–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Illustrated profiles celebrate fifty women whose discoveries and perseverance shaped science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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 steady start that picks up quickly
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Science
- Robots & inventions
- Non-Fiction
Reading mood
- Informative
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- Science
- Robots & inventions
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