Boyhood in America

Priscilla F. Clement, Jacqueline S. Reinier

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Boyhood in America

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Encyclopedia

by Priscilla F. Clement, Jacqueline S. Reinier

Reading Level 8 12MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what it was like to grow up as a boy in America hundreds of years ago? Imagine exploring stories about boys playing sports, going to school, and even becoming superheroes through comic books. What secrets about boyhood will you discover that shaped who American men are today?

Themes

ChildrenMen's studiesSocial historyEducationCultural diversityMedia studiesHistory

Quick Assessment

This encyclopedic work offers a comprehensive look at the history and cultural experiences of American boys from the 17th century to the present, covering topics such as sports, ethnicity, education, and media influences. Suitable for middle grade readers, it provides insightful context about social roles and attitudes toward boys, including diverse racial backgrounds and historical challenges. Parents should note the inclusion of topics like abuse and exploitation, which are handled in an educational and factual manner appropriate for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Abuse Exploitation
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

800 pages
ISBN
9781576072158
Pages
800
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Published
September 1, 2001
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

ChildrenMen's StudiesReference WorksSocial HistorySex RolesSociology Of ChildrenFamily & RelationshipsSociologyFamily/MarriageUSAAdolescenceChildren's StudiesEncyclopediasGender StudiesLife StagesSchool AgeBoysUnited States

Places

United States