Nevada
Michael S. Green
Nevada
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Journey of Discovery
by Michael S. Green
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
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 — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781586851392
- Pages
- 242
- Publisher
- Gibbs Smith Publishers
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Nonfiction