From Antietam to Gettysburg
Peter F. Copeland
From Antietam to Gettysburg
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Civil War Coloring Book
by Peter F. Copeland
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
What would it be like to see the brave soldiers and daring generals of the Civil War up close? Imagine stepping into the biggest battles like Antietam and Gettysburg, where history was made and heroes were born. Can you color their stories and uncover the secrets of these epic moments?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to key battles and figures of the American Civil War through detailed black-and-white illustrations paired with informative captions. Designed for early readers ages 5-8, it combines historical education with an interactive coloring experience. The content is suitable for young children, focusing on history without graphic violence.
Why we rated From Antietam to Gettysburg 7LP
From Antietam to Gettysburg is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, From Antietam to Gettysburg works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate From Antietam to Gettysburg as 7LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, From Antietam to Gettysburg explores american history, juvenile nonfiction, activity books, and the americas — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about american history, juvenile nonfiction, activity books.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9780486244761
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Published
- July 1, 1983
- Type
- Nonfiction