What reading level is The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom)?

The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom) by R. Conrad Stein is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom) appropriate for?

The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom)?

The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom) is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom) have any content warnings?

The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom) has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom)?

The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom) by R. Conrad Stein is 36 pages.

The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom)

R. Conrad Stein

The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by R. Conrad Stein

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd 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

The Great Depression wasn’t just a bad time—it changed America forever! Discover how a crash in the stock market led to tough times for families and how brave leaders created new programs to help everyone bounce back. Knowing this story helps us understand why hope and hard work matter so much.

Themes

United StatesHistory - United StatesChildren's NonfictionFamily Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This early reader nonfiction book introduces young children to the key events of the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression that followed. It explains the economic hardships families faced and highlights the New Deal programs designed to aid recovery. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers a gentle historical overview without graphic content.