Handbook of United States Coins-89 Blue 46th Edition (Handbook of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book (Paper))
R. S. Yeoman
Handbook of United States Coins-89 Blue 46th Edition (Handbook of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book (Paper))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Official Blue Book
by R. S. Yeoman
The text is written at a 6th 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
Here’s a secret: some coins you have might be hiding surprising stories and treasures. People all over the country use this guide to discover how much their coins are really worth, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book is a detailed guide to United States coins, widely used by collectors and dealers to determine the value of coins. It is appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in coins, currency, and collectibles, providing real-world market insights without any mature content.
Why we rated Handbook of United States Coins-89 Blue 46th Edition (Handbook of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book (Paper)) 11C
Handbook of United States Coins-89 Blue 46th Edition (Handbook of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book (Paper)) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 246 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Handbook of United States Coins-89 Blue 46th Edition (Handbook of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book (Paper)) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Handbook of United States Coins-89 Blue 46th Edition (Handbook of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book (Paper)) as 11C ("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, Handbook of United States Coins-89 Blue 46th Edition (Handbook of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book (Paper)) explores coins, currency & medals, and antiques / collectibles — 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 coins, currency & medals, antiques / collectibles.
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
11C — 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
- 9780307198815
- Pages
- 246
- Publisher
- Whitman Publishing
- Published
- September 1988
- Type
- Fiction