The Confederate Steam Torpedo Boat Css David
Gerald F. Teaster
The Confederate Steam Torpedo Boat Css David
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gerald F. Teaster
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
This tiny torpedo boat changed the way battles were fought on the water forever. Built during the Civil War, it had a secret power that made huge ships tremble. Discover why this small but mighty vessel still matters today.
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction recounts the story of the Confederate steam torpedo boat CSS David and its role in transforming naval warfare during the Civil War. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, the book explores the design, operation, and impact of this innovative vessel with age-appropriate language and content. Parents should know it contains historical military themes but no graphic violence or mature content.
Why we rated The Confederate Steam Torpedo Boat Css David 7LP
The Confederate Steam Torpedo Boat Css David is written at a Level 2 reading level across 44 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Confederate Steam Torpedo Boat Css David works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Confederate Steam Torpedo Boat Css David as 7LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Confederate Steam Torpedo Boat Css David explores historical, adventure, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780974455617
- Pages
- 44
- Publisher
- Junior History Pr
- Published
- June 2005
- Type
- Fiction