What reading level is The first step?

The first step by Susan E. Goodman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The first step appropriate for?

The first step is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Discrimination in education.

What genre is The first step?

The first step is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The first step have any content warnings?

The first step has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Discrimination in education. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The first step?

The first step by Susan E. Goodman is 40 pages (approximately 1,411 words).

The first step

Susan E. Goodman

The first step

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan E. Goodman

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When four-year-old Sarah Roberts was told she couldn’t attend her neighborhood school because of her skin color, her family stood up for justice. Their brave fight against school segregation in 1847 sparked a landmark court case that paved the way for equal education. This powerful story celebrates courage and the beginning of change for fairness in schools.