Linda Richards (Discovery Biographies)

David R. Collins

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Linda Richards (Discovery Biographies)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

First American Trained Nurse

by David R. Collins

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

What if one person's kindness could change the way we care for the sick forever? Imagine stepping into a world where hospitals were scary places, and then meeting Linda Richards, the very first professional nurse in America. What challenges did she face to make healthcare safer for everyone?

Themes

BiographyHistoryHealthcareRole ModelsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book offers a concise biography of Linda Richards, the first professional nurse in the United States, highlighting her pioneering contributions to healthcare in 1873. Suitable for young adults, it presents historical facts in an accessible narrative, emphasizing themes of compassion and dedication without intense content. Parents can feel confident this book provides educational value with age-appropriate material.

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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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

86 pages
ISBN
9780791017975
Pages
86
Publisher
Chelsea House Pub (L)
Published
April 1994
Type
Nonfiction

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