Economics

Mark Thornton, Robert Burton Ekelund

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Economics

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Economics of the Civil War

by Mark Thornton, Robert Burton Ekelund

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The clatter of hooves and the sharp crack of cannon fire fill the air as two nations clash in the Civil War. Behind the smoke and chaos, invisible forces like tariffs and inflation shape the fate of the North and South. Feel the weight of history’s economic battles and discover how money and markets changed everything.

Themes

Business & EconomicsHistoricalJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

This book provides a clear and accessible exploration of the economic factors that influenced the American Civil War, including tariffs, blockades, and inflation. Suitable for young adults, it simplifies complex economic concepts without jargon, offering a comprehensive overview of how the war affected both the North and South financially. Parents should note it contains historical conflict but presents it through an educational economic lens.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Historical War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

156 pages
ISBN
9780130634689
Pages
156
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published
August 2001
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Business & Economics