Random House Webster's Dictionary

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Random House Webster's Dictionary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Fourth Edition, Revised and Updated

by Random House

Reading Level 8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th 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

You’re flipping through pages filled with words you’ve never seen before—some sound like secret codes, others like magic spells. Suddenly, a new word jumps out, and you wonder: what does it really mean, and where did it come from? The adventure of language is just beginning...

Themes

EducationLanguage & VocabularyReference

Quick Assessment

This updated edition of Random House Webster's Dictionary offers over 75,000 entries, including the latest slang, business, and computer terms, making it an invaluable resource for young readers ages 13-18. It provides clear definitions, word histories, and usage notes to support vocabulary development and writing skills. The dictionary is suitable for middle and high school students, with no content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

866 pages
ISBN
9780808503880
Pages
866
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Nonfiction

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