Governing and Teaching
Barbara Finkelstein
Governing and Teaching
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Teacher Behavior in Popular Primary Schools in Nineteenth-century United States
by Barbara Finkelstein
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The creak of wooden desks and the scratch of chalk fill the old schoolroom air, where every lesson is more than just words on a board. Step into a world where the classroom buzz reveals secrets about politics, money, and society long ago. Feel the pulse of 19th-century schools and discover stories hidden in every corner.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This accessible nonfiction book explores life in 19th-century American schools, using primary sources and images to illustrate how classroom experiences reflected broader social, political, and economic contexts. Aimed at middle and high school readers, it offers an insightful look into historical education without heavy content concerns, suitable for ages 13-18.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789994218592
- Pages
- 366
- Publisher
- Millbrook Pr Trade
- Published
- June 1994
- Type
- Fiction