The big book of America
Roger Hicks
The big book of America
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Roger Hicks
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Feel the crunch of autumn leaves under your feet as you travel from the sunny beaches of Florida to the snowy peaks of Colorado. Hear the bustling city sounds and the quiet whispers of history in every state you visit. Every page brings new sights and stories that make America feel like home.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to the diverse states of the United States through engaging descriptions and vibrant imagery. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it offers an accessible overview of American geography and culture without complex language or themes. The content is light and educational, focusing on fun facts about each state.
Why we rated The big book of America 8C
The big book of America is written at a Level 3 reading level across 56 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The big book of America works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The big book of America as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The big book of America explores united states, geography, and early learning — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about united states, geography, early learning.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 1561383902
- Pages
- 56
- Publisher
- Running Press Book Publishers
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction