What reading level is The Statue of Liberty?

The Statue of Liberty by Tamra Orr is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Statue of Liberty appropriate for?

The Statue of Liberty is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is The Statue of Liberty?

The Statue of Liberty is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Introducing Primary Sources; Smithsonian Little Explorer series.

Does The Statue of Liberty have any content warnings?

The Statue of Liberty has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). 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 Statue of Liberty?

The Statue of Liberty by Tamra Orr is 32 pages (approximately 1,143 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Statue of Liberty

Tamra Orr

The Statue of Liberty

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Introducing Primary Sources

by Tamra Orr

Introducing Primary Sources; Smithsonian Little Explorer

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the story behind the iconic Statue of Liberty through engaging primary sources. Young readers will explore the history and significance of this famous New York landmark in a simple and captivating way. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about American symbols.

Themes

BuildingsHistoricalStatue of LibertyEducation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated The Statue of Liberty 9C

The Statue of Liberty is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 1,143 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Statue of Liberty works for readers up to grade 6.6.

Read aloud, The Statue of Liberty takes about 8 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The Statue of Liberty as 9C ("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 Statue of Liberty explores buildings, historical, statue of liberty, and education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about buildings, historical, statue of liberty.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Introducing Primary Sources; Smithsonian Little Explorer series.
✓ 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.