Glencoe Wor History
McGraw-Hill
Glencoe Wor History
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Modern Times Interactive Student Edition
by McGraw-Hill
The text is written at a 8th 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
Have you ever wondered what secrets history holds about the world we live in? Imagine exploring the stories of ancient civilizations, epic battles, and incredible inventions that shaped our past. What mysteries will you uncover as you dive into this adventure through time?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Glencoe World History by McGraw-Hill is an interactive nonfiction resource designed for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. It offers comprehensive historical content in a digital format, including access to supplementary web resources, making it an engaging tool for learning about world history. The material is appropriate for its target age group, with content focusing on historical facts and events without intense themes.
Why we rated Glencoe Wor History 12C
Glencoe Wor History is written at a Level 8 reading level across 864 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Glencoe Wor History works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Glencoe Wor History as 12C ("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, Glencoe Wor History explores juvenile nonfiction, history, and education — 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 juvenile nonfiction, history, education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
12C — 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
- 9780078300585
- Pages
- 864
- Publisher
- Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Publishing Company
- Published
- August 21, 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction