Push it or pull it?
by Rozanne Lanczak Williams
Harcourt
Great fit for Kindergarten
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- forces and motion
- cause and effect
- observation
- scientific inquiry
- problem solving
- everyday science
About this book
This simple science reader introduces young children to the basic forces of push and pull using everyday examples kids recognize. Short, predictable sentences and clear photos help emergent readers connect words to real-world motion. It’s perfect for early science units and building vocabulary around how things move. Children enjoy trying the examples themselves and talking about what makes objects go.
Setting: everyday real-world settings (home, playground, classroom)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Push it or pull it? right for my child?
Yes — Push it or pull it? is a great fit for Kindergarten. The reading level is AR 0.8, which is typical for Kindergarten. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include forces and motion, cause and effect, observation.
How long does it take to read Push it or pull it??
At a typical Kindergarten reading pace, Push it or pull it? takes around 3m to finish. The book has 140 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Push it or pull it? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Push it or pull it? has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 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 Push it or pull it??
Push it or pull it? has an AR reading level of 0.8, which places it at a Kindergarten reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — 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.