100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up
by Lisa Gerry
2016
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- life skills
- responsibility
- confidence
- decision-making
- friendship and social skills
- time management
- goal setting
- resilience
About this book
This National Geographic Kids guide packs practical tips, mini how‑tos, and real‑life advice to help tweens handle school, friendships, money, health, and more. Short entries, photos, and sidebars make it easy to browse and fun to read. It’s aimed at middle graders ready to take on more independence and build confidence. Kids enjoy the upbeat tone, bite‑size facts, and doable steps they can try right away.
Setting: contemporary real-world advice for school, home, and community
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up right for my child?
Yes — 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.8, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include life skills, responsibility, confidence.
How long does it take to read 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up takes around 2.3h to finish. The book has 23,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up have an AR quiz?
Yes — 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up has an AR quiz available, worth 4 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up?
100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up has an AR reading level of 5.8, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.