Soldiers and sailors in the American Revolution
Dale Anderson
Soldiers and sailors in the American Revolution
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dale Anderson
The text is written at a 2nd 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 what it was like to be a soldier or sailor during the American Revolution? Imagine the challenges they faced on land and sea as they fought for freedom. What secrets did their daily lives hold during this important time in history?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the experiences of soldiers and sailors during the American Revolution. It provides a simple, age-appropriate overview of military life in the late eighteenth century, focusing on both the Continental and British forces. The book is suitable for young readers with an interest in history and includes no content concerns.
Why we rated Soldiers and sailors in the American Revolution 7C
Soldiers and sailors in the American Revolution is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Soldiers and sailors in the American Revolution works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Soldiers and sailors in the American Revolution as 7C ("Clear") 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, Soldiers and sailors in the American Revolution explores historical, military life, united states history, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, military life, united states history.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 0836859294
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction