Defending the borders

Gail B. Stewart

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Defending the borders

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Role of Border and Immigration Control

by Gail B. Stewart

Lucent Library of Homeland Security

Reading Level 9-10 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the challenges and changes faced by the United States as it reshapes its border security in the wake of new threats. Follow the story that delves into the political and economic effects of border control and the evolving nature of immigration and terrorism prevention. This gripping tale reveals how the nation's boundaries are defended in uncertain times.

Themes

War on TerrorismBorder SecurityPolitical ChangeImmigration

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, political themes. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Political Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
18,496 words
2h 3m read-aloud
ISBN
1590183762
Pages
112
Publisher
Lucent Books
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
18,496
Read-Aloud
~2h 3m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

War on Terrorism, 2001-TerrorismUnited StatesPreventionBorder PatrolsTerrorists