What reading level is Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression?

Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression by Terri DeGezelle is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression appropriate for?

Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression?

Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression have any content warnings?

Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression?

Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression by Terri DeGezelle is 32 pages.

Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression

Terri DeGezelle

Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Depression

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Terri DeGezelle

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what happens when a whole country faces its toughest times? Imagine dusty winds sweeping across farms and families struggling to find work. How did one man’s ideas help change everything—and what challenges were still ahead?

Themes

PresidentsBiographyHistoricalEconomic ConditionsNew DealComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This early reader introduces young children to the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs in a straightforward, age-appropriate way. It provides historical context suitable for ages 5-8, focusing on Roosevelt’s leadership and the economic struggles of the era, while lightly touching on the outbreak of World War II. The book offers a gentle introduction to complex historical events without graphic content or distressing details.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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