Colonial and revolutionary times
Michael Burgan
Colonial and revolutionary times
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Watts Guide
by Michael Burgan
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Colonial and revolutionary times weren’t just about old buildings and dates—they were the birth of a nation filled with brave heroes, daring battles, and big ideas that changed the world forever. Discover the stories behind the people and events that shaped America’s fight for freedom. Understanding this thrilling past helps us see why today’s world is the way it is.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the major people, places, ideas, and events from the colonial and revolutionary periods in American history. Designed for children ages 9-12 reading at about a 4th-grade level, it includes over one hundred entries, colorful illustrations, a glossary, and suggested readings to support learning. The content is appropriate for middle grade readers and offers historical knowledge without graphic details.
Why we rated Colonial and revolutionary times 9LT
Colonial and revolutionary times is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Colonial and revolutionary times works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Colonial and revolutionary times as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Colonial and revolutionary times explores historical, united states history, and education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, united states history, education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LT — Light — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 053115453X
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction