The American Heritage student thesaurus
Paul Hellweg
The American Heritage student thesaurus
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Paul Hellweg
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if you could find just the right word to make your story sparkle or your essay stand out? Imagine having a treasure chest filled with thousands of words, each with examples that show exactly how to use them. But can you unlock the power of words to express every idea perfectly?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This thesaurus is designed for middle-grade and early high school students, offering over 6,000 main entries and 70,000 synonyms with clear example sentences to support vocabulary development. It also includes helpful features like parts of speech tables and usage tips, making it an excellent resource for young writers. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book focuses purely on language learning without any content concerns.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780547659169
- Pages
- 378
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Nonfiction