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America, in space and time

Bryan Strong

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America, in space and time

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Cultures, Times, Places

by Bryan Strong

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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

America’s story is bigger and bolder than you think—stretching from daring explorers to the heroes shaping today’s world. This journey through time reveals how each moment and person helped build the country we know now. Understanding this history is key to knowing who we really are.

Themes

HistoryUnited StatesComing of AgeAdventure

Quick Assessment

This fictionalized account offers a broad overview of United States history, from early exploration to modern times, highlighting influential figures throughout. Suitable for middle grade readers, it presents historical concepts in an engaging way without graphic content. Parents can expect a clear, educational narrative that encourages curiosity about American history.

Why we rated America, in space and time 12C

America, in space and time is written at a Level 7 reading level across 392 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, America, in space and time works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate America, in space and time 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, America, in space and time explores history, united states, coming of age, 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 history, united states, 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

12C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
2
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

392 pages
ISBN
0201424827
Pages
392
Publisher
Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.
Published
1976
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

United States

Places

United States