A student's dictionary & gazetteer
Colista Moore
A student's dictionary & gazetteer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Colista Moore
The text is written at a 8th 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
This isn't just any dictionary—it’s a treasure chest of knowledge packed with the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and all the facts you need to sound super smart. Imagine having the power to unlock secrets about words, history, and measurements all in one handy book. It’s the ultimate tool for anyone curious about the world—and that could be you!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This comprehensive student dictionary and gazetteer offers more than just word definitions; it includes important documents like the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, as well as weights and measures. Aimed at readers aged 9-12, it serves as an educational reference to support vocabulary building and general knowledge. The content is appropriate for middle-grade learners without any sensitive material.
Why we rated A student's dictionary & gazetteer 12C
A student's dictionary & gazetteer is written at a Level 8 reading level across 524 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A student's dictionary & gazetteer works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate A student's dictionary & gazetteer 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 student's dictionary & gazetteer explores handbooks, juvenile literature, english language, juvenile dictionaries, and historical documents — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.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 handbooks, juvenile literature, english language.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
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
- 9780974529233
- Pages
- 524
- Publisher
- Dictionary Project Incorporated
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction