The American heritage student's dictionary.

Houghton Mifflin Company

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The American heritage student's dictionary.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Houghton Mifflin Company

Reading Level 8 12C 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 hides a story, a meaning, and a little magic. This dictionary is your key to unlocking those hidden treasures, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

English languageDictionariesEducationVocabulary

Quick Assessment

This dictionary is designed for students in grades six through nine, providing clear definitions and usage guidance to support vocabulary development and reading comprehension. It includes a special section on how to use a dictionary effectively, making it a helpful tool for middle-grade learners. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it focuses solely on educational content without any mature themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

992 pages
ISBN
0395404177
Pages
992
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1986
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

English LanguageDictionaries, JuvenileDictionariesEnglish Language, Dictionaries