An uneasy peace, 1945-1980

Craig E. Blohm

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An uneasy peace, 1945-1980

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Craig E. Blohm

American War Library; Cold War (Lucent)

Reading Level 10-11 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 10th 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

Explore the tense years between 1945 and 1980 when global powers faced off in a high-stakes struggle for dominance. Discover key events like the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Cuban missile crisis, and the race to build powerful nuclear weapons that shaped the world. This gripping journey reveals how uneasy peace held the world on the edge during the Cold War.

Themes

HistoricalWorld PoliticsCold WarWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 10-11 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, physical danger, realistic violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

War & Conflict Physical Danger Realistic Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
9
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
31,277 words
3h 29m read-aloud
ISBN
1590182014
Pages
128
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
31,277
Read-Aloud
~3h 29m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Cold WarWorld Politics1945-1989Nuclear WarfareDetente