John Jacob Astor
by Lewis K. Parker
On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press
Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the journey of John Jacob Astor, who arrived in America as a young boy and worked hard to become a successful businessman. Follow his adventures from a fur trader’s helper to becoming one of the wealthiest men in the country. This inspiring story shows how determination and courage can lead to great achievements.
Representation & Themes
BiographyHistoryUnited StatesComing of AgeFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0823964477
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- August 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 774
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
United StatesChildren: Grades 2-3Biography & Autobiography - GeneralChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 BiographyJuvenile literatureBiography1763-1848Astor, John Jacob,Businesspeople