Robert Fulton, steamboat builder

Joanne Landers Henry

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Robert Fulton, steamboat builder

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Steamboat Builder

by Joanne Landers Henry

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Have you ever wondered how boats could move without sails or oars? Imagine a world before engines, where one man had a brilliant idea to power boats with steam. What challenges did Robert Fulton face to make his steamboat a reality?

Themes

BiographyInventorsHistoryEngineeringPerseverance

Quick Assessment

This fictionalized biography introduces young readers to Robert Fulton, the inventor known for developing the steamboat and submarine. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book explains Fulton's innovations in simple language while inspiring curiosity about engineering and history. Parents should note the story focuses on invention and perseverance with no intense content.

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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
ISBN
0791014118
Pages
80
Publisher
Facts On File
Published
1991
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815Marine EngineersUnited StatesInventorsSteamboats19th CenturyFultonRobert1765-1815Steamboats and Steamboat Lines

People

Robert Fulton (1765-1815)

Places

United States