The American Heritage student dictionary.

American Heritage Dictionary

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The American Heritage student dictionary.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by American Heritage Dictionary

Reading Level 8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th 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: every word you know has a story waiting to be discovered. With colorful pictures and thousands of entries from everyday words to the coolest computer terms, your dictionary adventure is just getting started—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

English language -- DictionariesEducationLearning

Quick Assessment

This comprehensive student dictionary offers over 65,000 entries, including modern computer and internet terminology, supported by more than 2,000 color photographs and illustrations. Designed for children ages 9 to 12 with an 8th-grade reading level, it supports vocabulary building and language learning in an engaging, accessible format. There is no content of concern, making it suitable for middle-grade readers seeking to expand their English language skills.

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

1,068 pages
ISBN
9780547215983
Pages
1,068
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Published
2010
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

English LanguageDictionaries, JuvenileDictionariesEnglish Language, Dictionaries