Dictionary of wars
George C. Kohn
Dictionary of wars
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by George C. Kohn
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The clang of armor and the distant roar of battle fill the air, echoing through centuries of history. Imagine stepping back in time to explore the stories of warriors, kingdoms, and battles that shaped our world. Each war tells a powerful tale, full of courage and challenge that still echoes today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This dictionary offers concise summaries of major wars from ancient times to the modern era, making complex military history accessible for middle-grade readers. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides educational content with clear explanations but includes descriptions of conflict and battle. Parents should note the presence of war-related themes which may introduce concepts of violence in historical contexts.
Why we rated Dictionary of wars 12MP
Dictionary of wars is written at a Level 8 reading level across 692 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dictionary of wars works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Dictionary of wars as 12MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Dictionary of wars explores military history, historical, and science & nature — 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 military history, historical, science & nature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780816065776
- Pages
- 692
- Publisher
- Checkmark Books
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction