The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 (Great Historic Disasters)

William W. Lace

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The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 (Great Historic Disasters)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William W. Lace

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happens when the Earth suddenly shakes beneath the ocean? On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake triggered a giant tsunami that raced across the Indian Ocean, reshaping coastlines and lives forever. How did the world respond to this devastating force of nature, and what lessons were learned?

Themes

Floods, hurricanes & tornadoesHistory - General HistoryScience & NatureDisaster Response

Quick Assessment

This nonfiction book provides a detailed account of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, exploring its causes, the immense human impact, and the changes it prompted in disaster monitoring worldwide. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, it offers a historical perspective that is informative yet sensitive to the scale of the tragedy. Parents should note the book covers real-life natural disaster events with factual descriptions of loss and geographic change.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780791096420
Pages
128
Publisher
Chelsea House
Published
March 30, 2008
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Floods, Hurricanes & TornadoesGeneral HistoryIndian OceanWorldScience & NatureDisastersIndian Ocean Tsunami, 2004TsunamisEarthquakesNatural Disasters

Places

Indian Ocean