What reading level is David Crockett?

David Crockett by Sneed B. Collard is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is David Crockett appropriate for?

David Crockett is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is David Crockett?

David Crockett is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the American Heroes (Marshall Cavendish) series.

Does David Crockett have any content warnings?

David Crockett has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is David Crockett?

David Crockett by Sneed B. Collard is 40 pages (approximately 1,308 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

David Crockett

Sneed B. Collard

David Crockett

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Fearless Frontiersman

by Sneed B. Collard

American Heroes (Marshall Cavendish)

Reading Level 3-4 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting life of David Crockett, a brave frontiersman and hero who explored new lands and stood tall at the Alamo. Follow his adventures as he becomes a legendary figure in American history, inspiring courage and determination. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about real-life heroes and pioneers.

Themes

Historical Adventure Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated David Crockett 8C

David Crockett is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 40 pages (approximately 1,308 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, David Crockett works for readers up to grade 5.9.

Read aloud, David Crockett takes about 9 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate David Crockett as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, David Crockett explores historical, adventure, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, coming of age.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 4 more books in the American Heroes (Marshall Cavendish) series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.