California gold rush

Shirley Jordan

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California gold rush

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Moments in History

by Shirley Jordan

Moments in History (Perfection Learning); Cover-to-Cover Informational

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

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 the excitement and challenges of the California Gold Rush as people from all over rush to find fortune and start new lives. Experience the hope, hard work, and adventure that shaped a pivotal moment in American history. Journey into a world of dreams and determination during this thrilling time.

Themes

Frontier and pioneer lifeCalifornia historyAdventure

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
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

6/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
11,580 words
1h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
0789155540
Pages
64
Publisher
Perfection Learning
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
11,580
Read-Aloud
~1h 17m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Frontier and Pioneer LifeCaliforniaGold Discoveries1846-1850

Places

California