America in World War II: The Pacific [7 vols]

ABC-CLIO, LLC, Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated, Pearson Education, Praeger Publishers

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America in World War II: The Pacific [7 vols]

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Marines Strike Back

by ABC-CLIO, LLC, Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated, Pearson Education, Praeger Publishers

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happened when the quiet Pacific suddenly roared with the thunder of battleships and airplanes? From the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to the fierce fight for Okinawa, these stories reveal the bravery and strategy that shaped history. But how did these battles change the world forever?

Themes

American historyHistoryMilitary HistoryWar & ConflictComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This seven-volume set explores key battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II, offering detailed historical accounts suitable for young adults aged 13 to 18. Each volume covers a different offensive with clear descriptions, maps, photographs, and additional resources like Medal of Honor stories and memorial information. While the series is comprehensive and educational, it contains realistic wartime descriptions and imagery appropriate for mature middle school and high school readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Physical Danger War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780275983550
Publisher
Greenwood
Published
February 28, 2004
Type
Nonfiction

Subjects

American HistoryHistory: AmericanUSAUnited States/20th CenturyMilitaryUnited States