Expanding the Nation
Jill K Mulhall
Expanding the Nation
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jill K Mulhall
Primary Source Readers: Expanding...the Union
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Discover how the United States grew bigger by moving west! Colorful pictures and maps bring to life important events like the Louisiana Purchase and the Alamo, making history fun and easy to understand. Helpful tools like a glossary and table of contents guide young readers through this exciting journey.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
More in the Primary Source Readers: Expanding...the Union Series
Lewis and Clark
Jill K Mulhall
Lewis and Clark
Jill K Mulhall
War of 1812
Jill K Mulhall
War of 1812
Jill K Mulhall
James Madison
Jill K Mulhall
James Madison
Jill K Mulhall
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Christi E. Parker
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Christi E. Parker
Civil War Is Coming
Christi E. Parker
Civil War Is Coming
Christi E. Parker
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Expansion Through the 20th Century (United States in the Making)
Kenneth Uva
Expansion Through the 20th Century (United States in the Making)
Kenneth Uva
An expanding nation.
Marilyn Elmer
An expanding nation.
Marilyn Elmer
Explore North America
Susanne Bushman
Explore North America
Susanne Bushman
The Louisiana Purchase
Elizabeth Dana Jaffe
The Louisiana Purchase
Elizabeth Dana Jaffe
Thomas Jefferson
Jill K Mulhall
Thomas Jefferson
Jill K Mulhall
We the People
Kevin Voigt
We the People
Kevin Voigt
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780743989053
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Teacher Created Materials
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,790
- Read-Aloud
- ~19 min
- Text Density
- Light Text