The Department of Commerce (This Is Your Government)
Jan Goldberg
The Department of Commerce (This Is Your Government)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jan Goldberg
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The Department of Commerce saved America when times got really tough, like during the Great Depression! It’s the secret behind why the U.S. became an economic powerhouse, shaping our future in ways you might never have imagined. But what challenges will it tackle next as the world changes?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides a clear and engaging overview of the history and role of the U.S. Department of Commerce, tracing its origins after the 1893 stock market crash through its efforts during the Great Depression to present-day economic challenges. Suitable for young adults aged 13-18, it offers educational insight into government functions and economic history without intense content. Parents can expect an informative nonfiction resource that encourages understanding of U.S. economic development.
Why we rated The Department of Commerce (This Is Your Government) 8C
The Department of Commerce (This Is Your Government) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Department of Commerce (This Is Your Government) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The Department of Commerce (This Is Your Government) 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 Department of Commerce (This Is Your Government) explores united states, juvenile nonfiction, economic history, government, and education — 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 united states, juvenile nonfiction, economic history.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9781404202078
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- August 2005
- Type
- Nonfiction