The Kids' book of the 50 great states
Scholastic, Inc. Staff
The Kids' book of the 50 great states
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A State-by-state Scrapbook Filled with Facts, Maps, Puzzles, Poems, Photos, and More!
by Scholastic, Inc. Staff
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
Have you ever wondered what makes each of the 50 states in the U.S. unique? From towering mountains to bustling cities, every state has its own special story to tell. What secrets will you discover about your favorite places?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging book offers children ages 9-12 a fun and informative look at the history and unique facts of all 50 U.S. states. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it presents educational content in an accessible way, perfect for expanding knowledge about American geography and culture.
Why we rated The Kids' book of the 50 great states 11C
The Kids' book of the 50 great states is written at a Level 6 reading level across 207 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Kids' book of the 50 great states works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Kids' book of the 50 great states as 11C ("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 Kids' book of the 50 great states explores united states history, geography, education, and culture — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 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 history, geography, education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — 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
- 9780590996211
- Pages
- 207
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction