The labor movement in the United States
John J. Flagler
The labor movement in the United States
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John J. Flagler
The text is written at a 4th 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
The clang of hammers and the roar of voices fill the air as workers stand together, fighting for fairness and respect. Imagine the heat of the factory floors and the strength it takes to change the rules. Their courage didn't just shape jobs—it shaped a nation, and their story still echoes today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a clear and age-appropriate overview of the history of the labor movement in the United States, highlighting the development and impact of labor unions. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it presents historical information with accessible language and engaging details. The content is educational and does not include graphic or distressing material.
Why we rated The labor movement in the United States 9LS
The labor movement in the United States is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The labor movement in the United States works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The labor movement in the United States as 9LS ("Light — Social") 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 labor movement in the United States explores history, labor movement, social justice, and education — 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 history, labor movement, social justice.
- ✓ 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
9LS — Light — SocialNo 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0822517787
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction