Great Depression

T.H. Watkins

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Great Depression

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

America in the 1930's

by T.H. Watkins

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when everything you know suddenly changes? Imagine families struggling to find food and hope during the hardest times in history. What secrets lie behind the faded photographs and forgotten stories from the Great Depression?

Quick Assessment

This illustrated companion to the public television series explores the events and effects of the Great Depression with engaging photos and historical documents. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, it provides a vivid introduction to this critical period in American history, ideal for young adults seeking to understand its social and economic impact. The content is educational and appropriate for middle to high school readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

384 pages
ISBN
9780785753452
Pages
384
Publisher
Back Bay Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Nonfiction

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