Chagres Power of the Panama Canal

Latham Jl

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Chagres Power of the Panama Canal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Latham Jl

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

What if a mighty river held the secret to powering one of the world's most incredible engineering feats? Imagine exploring the wild Chagres River, where every twist and turn shapes the Panama Canal's story. But can the river's power be tamed to keep the canal running smoothly?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the discovery and importance of the Chagres River in powering the Panama Canal. It covers the challenges faced during the construction and operation of the Panama Railroad and Canal, offering educational insights suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the book focuses on historical and geographical themes without intense conflict or mature content.

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

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

104 pages
ISBN
9780811663618
Pages
104
Publisher
Garrard Publishing Company
Published
January 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Chagres River (Panama)

Subjects

Chagres RiverPanama Canal