Lives and Times

Geoffrey Wawro, Jonathan King

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Lives and Times

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

1000 Years of Our Lives and Times

by Geoffrey Wawro, Jonathan King

Reading Level 8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th 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

Have you ever wondered how people lived a thousand years ago? Imagine exploring the amazing changes in art, science, and daily life through the ages. What secrets will you uncover about the past, and how will they shape our future?

Themes

HistoryScience & NatureBiography & AutobiographyEducation

Quick Assessment

This nonfiction book offers a detailed look at how people's lives have evolved over the last thousand years, divided into time periods with themes like milestone events, arts, science, and lifestyle. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it includes maps, timelines, and engaging facts to support historical understanding. The content is educational and age-appropriate with no intense 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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

576 pages
ISBN
9781575726748
Pages
576
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Published
June 1998
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Biography & AutobiographyAutobiography