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Glencoe Wor History

McGraw-Hill

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Glencoe Wor History

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Modern Times Interactive Student Edition

by McGraw-Hill

Reading Level 8 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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

Juvenile NonfictionHistoryEducation

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 It offers comprehensive historical content in a digital format, including access to supplementary web resources, making it an engaging tool for learning about world history.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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

864 pages
ISBN
9780078300585
Pages
864
Publisher
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Publishing Company
Published
August 21, 2002
Type
Nonfiction

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