Addison-Wesley United States history from 1865

David C. King

Addison-Wesley United States history from 1865

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Teacher's Resource Manual

by David C. King

Reading Level 8 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The clang of the blacksmith's hammer rings through the bustling town as the smell of fresh earth fills the air. Life is changing fast after 1865, with new challenges and hopes shaping the future of the United States. Feel the excitement and struggle of a nation rebuilding itself from the ground up.

Themes

HistoryEducationComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction book for middle-grade readers explores United States history from 1865 onward, blending engaging storytelling with educational content. It includes lesson plans, worksheets, tests, and transparencies to support learning. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it provides a structured approach to studying post-Civil War American history.

Why we rated Addison-Wesley United States history from 1865 12LP

Addison-Wesley United States history from 1865 is written at a Level 8 reading level across 658 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Addison-Wesley United States history from 1865 works for readers up to grade 10.0.

We rate Addison-Wesley United States history from 1865 as 12LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Addison-Wesley United States history from 1865 explores history, education, and coming of age — 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 history, education, coming of age.
✓ 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

12LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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Theme Richness

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Data Confidence

Steven E. Woodworth

Level 4

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Details

Book Length

658 pages

ISBN: 0201209020
Pages: 658
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Published: 1986
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

United States

Subjects

United States1865-Study and Teaching

Places

United States