Fabulous Facts about the Fifty States
Wilma S. Ross
Fabulous Facts about the Fifty States
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Wilma S. Ross
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Feel the crisp pages as you flip through colorful maps and discover the songs of state birds echoing across the fifty states. Smell the fresh pine of towering trees and see the bright petals of each state's flower blooming in your imagination. Every fact paints a lively picture of America’s diverse and wonderful places, sparking curiosity and pride.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging nonfiction book offers children ages 9-12 a comprehensive look at all 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia. It includes accessible facts, maps, and details about each state's bird, tree, and flower, making it a great educational resource for middle-grade readers interested in geography and nature. The content is appropriate for the target age group with no sensitive material.
Why we rated Fabulous Facts about the Fifty States 11C
Fabulous Facts about the Fifty States is written at a Level 6 reading level across 228 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fabulous Facts about the Fifty States works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Fabulous Facts about the Fifty States as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Fabulous Facts about the Fifty States explores science & nature, educational, and geography — 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 science & nature, educational, geography.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590434461
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- September 1989
- Type
- Fiction