Modern American History

Holt Mcdougal, Schulzinge

Modern American History

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

American Anthem

by Holt Mcdougal, Schulzinge

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

History isn't just about dates and names—it's the story of the people who changed America forever. This book brings the past to life with interactive reading and test prep that makes learning exciting and unforgettable. Understanding these moments helps you know why history still matters today.

Themes

History - United StatesJuvenile NonfictionEducationInteractive Learning

Quick Assessment

Modern American History provides an engaging and interactive approach to learning U.S. history, designed for middle and high school students. The student edition includes digital resources to support reading comprehension and test preparation. Suitable for ages 13-18, it offers educational content appropriate for young adults with no mature themes.

Why we rated Modern American History 9C

Modern American History is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Modern American History works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Modern American History as 9C ("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, Modern American History explores history - united states, juvenile nonfiction, education, and interactive learning — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about history - united states, juvenile nonfiction, education.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

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

9C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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.

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McGraw-Hill

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Details

ISBN: 9780030778285
Publisher: Holt Rinehart & Winston
Published: January 31, 2006
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

United States/General