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Glencoe World History, Interactive Tutor

McGraw-Hill

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Glencoe World History, Interactive Tutor

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Self-Assessment CD-ROM

by McGraw-Hill

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

History isn't just about the past—it's about understanding the world today! Discover how ancient cultures and events shape the places and people around you. This book shows you why every story from history matters now more than ever.

Themes

World HistoryEducationalMulticulturalScience & Nature

Quick Assessment

Glencoe World History offers a comprehensive overview of global history from prehistory to the present, designed for middle-grade readers. It features engaging narratives, clear maps from National Geographic, and extensive reading support to aid comprehension, making it suitable for ages 9-12. The content is educational with no intense themes, focusing on cultural understanding and historical connections.

Why we rated Glencoe World History, Interactive Tutor 9C

Glencoe World History, Interactive Tutor is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Glencoe World History, Interactive Tutor works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Glencoe World History, Interactive Tutor as 9C ("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 World History, Interactive Tutor explores world history, educational, multicultural, and science & nature — 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 world history, educational, multicultural.
  • 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

9C — 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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780078782503
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Published
November 2, 2007
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

World HistoryWorld History_juvenile Literature