A guide book of United States coins, 1986
R. S. Yeoman
A guide book of United States coins, 1986
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
fully illustrated catalog and valuation list - 1616 to date, a brief history of American coinage, early American coins and tokens, early mint issues, regular mint issues, private, state and territorial gold, silver and gold commemorative issues, proofs
by R. S. Yeoman
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know there's a secret world hidden in your pocket change? Every coin has a story filled with history, mystery, and treasure waiting to be uncovered—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This comprehensive guide introduces children aged 9-12 to the fascinating world of United States coins, offering historical context, detailed descriptions, and current values. It is suitable for middle-grade readers interested in American history and collecting, with a clear and informative approach that encourages learning without any concerning content.
Why we rated A guide book of United States coins, 1986 11C
A guide book of United States coins, 1986 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A guide book of United States coins, 1986 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate A guide book of United States coins, 1986 as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, A guide book of United States coins, 1986 explores coins, american, history, and collecting — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about coins, american, history.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780307198617
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Western Pub. Co.
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction