American Anthem: Modern American History
Holt Rinehart & Winston, HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON
American Anthem: Modern American History
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Interactive Reader
by Holt Rinehart & Winston, HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crackle of old radio broadcasts fills the air, mixing with the smell of fresh paper and ink. Step into the bustling streets and quiet homes that shaped a nation’s story, where every moment echoes with hope, struggle, and change. Feel the heartbeat of America’s past as it pulses through every page.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a comprehensive overview of modern American history, designed for middle to high school students. It presents key events and themes in an accessible way, suitable for ages 13 to 18, supporting educational goals with clear language and engaging content. There are no intense or graphic scenes, making it appropriate for young readers interested in U.S. history.
Why we rated American Anthem: Modern American History 11C
American Anthem: Modern American History is written at a Level 6 reading level across 216 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, American Anthem: Modern American History works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate American Anthem: Modern American History as 11C ("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, American Anthem: Modern American History explores history - united states, juvenile nonfiction, and young adult — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, juvenile nonfiction, young adult.
- ✓ 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
11C — 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
- 9780030778391
- Pages
- 216
- Publisher
- Holt McDougal
- Published
- July 30, 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction