Reaganomics, Reagan's economic program
Stephen Goode
Reaganomics, Reagan's economic program
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephen Goode
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: a big plan called Reaganomics changed how money worked in the whole country! It all started with a special idea called supply-side economics that promised to shake things up—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces readers aged 9-12 to the economic policies of the Reagan administration, focusing on supply-side economics and its impact on the United States between 1981 and 1993. It presents complex economic ideas in an accessible way suitable for middle-grade readers. Parents should note that it is a nonfiction exploration of economic history, with no sensitive content.
Why we rated Reaganomics, Reagan's economic program 9LT
Reaganomics, Reagan's economic program is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 120 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Reaganomics, Reagan's economic program works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Reaganomics, Reagan's economic program as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Reaganomics, Reagan's economic program explores economics, historical, and united states economic policy — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about economics, historical, united states economic policy.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LT — Light — ThematicNo 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 053104422X
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Published
- 1982
- Type
- Nonfiction