The Battle of the Little Bighorn in American history

Nancy Warren Ferrell

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The Battle of the Little Bighorn in American history

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Warren Ferrell

In American History

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th 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

Explore the powerful story behind one of America's most famous battles, where Native American leaders and U.S. soldiers clashed over land and survival. Meet key figures like Sitting Bull and George Custer as the tension builds to a dramatic showdown with lasting impact. This gripping tale reveals the courage and conflict that shaped history.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, historical 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 Historical Conflict Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
19,834 words
2h 12m read-aloud
ISBN
0894907689
Pages
128
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
19,834
Read-Aloud
~2h 12m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

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