Nevada

Michael S. Green

Cover of Nevada

Nevada

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Journey of Discovery

by Michael S. Green

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The dry wind carries the scent of sagebrush and dust across the vast Nevada desert, where ancient mountains rise like giants under a big, blue sky. Imagine walking through canyons carved by time, hearing stories whispered by the wind about the people who lived here long ago. Every corner of this land holds a secret waiting to be discovered, stirring a deep feeling of wonder and connection.

Themes

HistoryGeographyCivicsEducationSocial Issues

Quick Assessment

Nevada: A Journey of Discovery is an educational middle-grade textbook aligned with Nevada State Social Studies Standards, covering geography, history, economics, and civics. It includes photographs, timelines, primary source documents, and discussion questions designed to engage students aged 9-12. The book contains sensitive themes such as addiction, drug use, body dysmorphia, hate speech, and misgendering, which are presented within historical and social contexts.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Addiction Drug Use Body Dysmorphia Hate Speech Misgendering
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

242 pages
ISBN
9781586851392
Pages
242
Publisher
Gibbs Smith Publishers
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

NevadaTextbooksGeographyNevada, History

Places

Nevada