Age rating and parents' guide:Who Was...? (series)
by Who HQ (various authors)
Ages 9–14
Who Was...? (series) by Who HQ (various authors) is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Illustrated biographies answer who famous historical figures were, tracing their childhoods, achievements, challenges, and legacies.
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
- Part of the Who Was? series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Non-Fiction
- History & biography
Reading mood
- Informative
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- History & biography
- Non-Fiction
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