Nevada
Terry Allan Hicks
Nevada
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Second Edition
by Terry Allan Hicks
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Nevada is not just a state—it's an adventure waiting to happen with deserts, mountains, and colorful history around every corner. Discover how people and places come alive under the bright Nevada sun and why this state stands out in America. It's a journey that shows why Nevada is truly one-of-a-kind.
Quick Assessment
Nevada by Terry Allan Hicks provides young readers with a clear and engaging introduction to the state's geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, this book offers comprehensive but accessible information suitable for classroom and home use. There are no sensitive content concerns, making it a safe and informative choice for young learners interested in U.S. states.
Why we rated Nevada 8C
Nevada is written at a Level 3 reading level across 82 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Nevada works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Nevada as 8C ("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, Nevada explores science & nature, historical, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, historical, multicultural.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780761480006
- Pages
- 82
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction