Modern Americans

Chester M. Sandford

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Modern Americans

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Biographical School Reader for the Upper Grades

by Chester M. Sandford

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Modern Americans might surprise you—it's a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of people over a century ago! Discover how their language, stories, and culture shaped the world we live in now. Understanding the past helps us see why today's America is the way it is.

Themes

Language & LiteratureHistoricalMulticultural

Quick Assessment

Modern Americans is a reissued edition of a 1918 book that explores American language, literature, and culture from an early 20th-century perspective. Suitable for readers aged 13-18, it offers historical insights into societal values and communication styles of that era. Parents should note that the content reflects period attitudes and language, providing a valuable context for discussions about cultural change.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

228 pages
ISBN
9781417995493
Pages
228
Publisher
Literary Licensing, LLC
Published
March 2005
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Language & LiteratureIntermediate