America's gold rush

Joanne Mattern

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America's gold rush

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joanne Mattern

Great Moments in American History; Primary Source

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Discover how a surprising discovery on John Sutter’s land in 1847 sparked a thrilling rush for gold that transformed a quiet California settlement into a bustling frontier of adventure and opportunity. This story brings to life the excitement and challenges faced by pioneers during one of America's most famous gold rushes.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,960 words
20m read-aloud
ISBN
0823943658
Pages
32
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,960
Read-Aloud
~20 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880PioneersCaliforniaGold Discoveries1846-1850Sutter's FortKinderbuchGoldrauschGold Mines and Mining

People

John Augustus Sutter (1803-1880)

Places

CaliforniaSutter's Fort (Sacramento, Calif.)