David Takes Part In The Battle Of The Alamo (Cover-to-Cover Books)
Linda Sibley
David Takes Part In The Battle Of The Alamo (Cover-to-Cover Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Linda Sibley
Illustrated by Dea Marks
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
David runs through the thick smoke of the Alamo, his heart pounding as cannons roar all around. Suddenly, a voice calls out—it's Davy Crockett! But just as David steps forward, the ground shakes beneath him. What will happen next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader fiction book follows David as he journeys to the Alamo to meet Davy Crockett and learns about the bravery of the battle's heroes. Suitable for ages 5-8, it introduces young readers to an important historical event through an engaging narrative. The story contains mild action sequences but is age-appropriate for early elementary students.
Why we rated David Takes Part In The Battle Of The Alamo (Cover-to-Cover Books) 8LP
David Takes Part In The Battle Of The Alamo (Cover-to-Cover Books) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 87 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, David Takes Part In The Battle Of The Alamo (Cover-to-Cover Books) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate David Takes Part In The Battle Of The Alamo (Cover-to-Cover Books) as 8LP ("Light — Physical") 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, David Takes Part In The Battle Of The Alamo (Cover-to-Cover Books) explores historical, adventure, african americans, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, african americans.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780789160447
- Pages
- 87
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning (Sd)
- Published
- October 30, 2004
- Type
- Fiction