A Guide book of United States coins, 1996
R. S. Yeoman
A Guide book of United States coins, 1996
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Guide Book of United States Coins
by R. S. Yeoman
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if every coin in your pocket could tell a story? Imagine discovering the secret history behind each shiny penny, nickel, dime, and quarter, learning how to spot the rare treasures among them. But what if one coin holds a mystery that could change everything you know about money?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This guide provides detailed information about United States coins, including how to identify their condition and understand their average retail values. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers an educational look at American currency history without any mature content. It’s a great resource for children interested in coins and collecting.
Why we rated A Guide book of United States coins, 1996 12C
A Guide book of United States coins, 1996 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 311 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Guide book of United States coins, 1996 works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate A Guide book of United States coins, 1996 as 12C ("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, 1996 explores science & nature, history, and adventure — 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 science & nature, history, adventure.
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
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780307199010
- Pages
- 311
- Publisher
- Golden Books
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction