The Battle of Little Bighorn (Events That Shaped America)

MaryLee Knowlton, Michael V. Uschan

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The Battle of Little Bighorn (Events That Shaped America)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by MaryLee Knowlton, Michael V. Uschan

Events That Shaped America

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the dramatic clash at the Battle of Little Bighorn where Sioux warriors stood strong against General Custer's troops. Explore the events that led to this historic showdown and learn how it changed the course of American history. This gripping account brings the past to life for young readers eager to understand this pivotal moment.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, war & conflict, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence War & Conflict Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
3,752 words
25m read-aloud
ISBN
0836832221
Pages
32
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published
August 2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,752
Read-Aloud
~25 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Little Bighorn, Battle of The,Little Bighorn, Battle of The, Mont., 1876United States/19th CenturyUnited States/State & Local