The Declaration of Independence

Jon Wilson

Cover of The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jon Wilson

American History (Child's World)

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence and how it shaped the foundation of the United States. Explore the bold ideas and courageous actions that helped define a nation’s values and freedom.

Themes

HistoricalUnited States HistoryPolitics and GovernmentComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
967 words
6m read-aloud
ISBN
1567665462
Pages
24
Publisher
Child's World
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
967
Read-Aloud
~6 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

United StatesPolitics and Government1775-1783Declaration of Independence

Places

United States