Mayan Tikal (Journey to the Past)

Romano Solbiati

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Mayan Tikal (Journey to the Past)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Romano Solbiati

Journey to the Past

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

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

Travel back in time to discover the vibrant world of the ancient Mayans at Tikal. Explore bustling marketplaces, lively farming villages, thrilling sports, and impressive structures like the Acropolis and the Temple of the Great Jaguar that bring this civilization to life.

Themes

History - Central & South AmericaPeople & Places - Native AmericanJuvenile NonfictionAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

56 pages
11,262 words
1h 15m read-aloud
ISBN
0739819550
Pages
56
Publisher
Raintree
Published
March 2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
11,262
Read-Aloud
~1h 15m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Mayas

Subjects

People & PlacesUnited StatesNative AmericanCentral & South AmericaTravelTikal SiteMayasGuatemalaIndians of Central America

Places

Parque Nacional Tikal (Guatemala)Guatemala