The powers of Congress

R. Conrad Stein

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The powers of Congress

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by R. Conrad Stein

Cornerstones of Freedom

Reading Level 7-8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th 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

Discover how Congress shapes the government and holds important powers that affect the whole country. Explore the ways Congress works with the President and how their roles have changed over the years. Perfect for young readers curious about American government and history.

Themes

United States GovernmentCivicsHistoryEducation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

30 pages
2,374 words
16m read-aloud
ISBN
051606696X
Pages
30
Publisher
Childrens Press
Published
1995
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,374
Read-Aloud
~16 min
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

United States. CongressPowers and DutiesSeparation of PowersUnited StatesLegislative Power

Places

United States