Building History - The Suez Canal (Building History)

Gail Stewart

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Building History - The Suez Canal (Building History)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gail Stewart

Building History (Lucent)

Reading Level 9-10 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 9th 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

Explore the fascinating story behind the construction of the Suez Canal, uncovering the major political forces and influential figures that shaped this monumental engineering feat. Discover how this vital waterway transformed global trade and the challenges faced during its creation. Perfect for readers interested in history, technology, and international relations.

Themes

HistoricalTechnology & Industrial Arts

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
25,531 words
2h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
1560068426
Pages
112
Publisher
Lucent Books
Published
March 27, 2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
25,531
Read-Aloud
~2h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Suez Canal (Egypt)

Subjects

Bridges, Tunnels & Other StructuresSuez CanalTechnology & Industrial ArtsEgyptEngineeringHydraulicHumanitiesArchitecture