The civil rights movement

Tamra Orr

Cover of The civil rights movement

The civil rights movement

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tamra Orr

People at the Center Of

Reading Level 9-10 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Explore the inspiring stories of leaders who shaped the fight for equality in America. Meet courageous figures like Rosa Parks and Ida B. Wells-Barnett who stood up for justice and changed history. Their bravery and determination show how ordinary people can make a lasting impact.

Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeBiographyAfrican American History

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include social: racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Social: Racial Discrimination
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

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
7,197 words
48m read-aloud
ISBN
1567117635
Pages
48
Publisher
Blackbirch Press, Incorporated
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,197
Read-Aloud
~48 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

African American Civil Rights WorkersCivil Rights WorkersUnited StatesAfrican AmericansCivil RightsCivil Right MovementsPolitical Activists20th CenturyCivil Rights MovementsRace Relations