What reading level is The travels of Vasco da Gama?

The travels of Vasco da Gama by Joanne Mattern is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The travels of Vasco da Gama appropriate for?

The travels of Vasco da Gama is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is The travels of Vasco da Gama?

The travels of Vasco da Gama is nonfiction — Discoveries in geography.

Does The travels of Vasco da Gama have any content warnings?

The travels of Vasco da Gama has a HootRating of 7C (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 travels of Vasco da Gama?

The travels of Vasco da Gama by Joanne Mattern is 48 pages.

The travels of Vasco da Gama

Joanne Mattern

The travels of Vasco da Gama

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joanne Mattern

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Vasco da Gama grips the ship's wheel as waves crash against the hull. The crew spots a strange land on the horizon, but danger lurks in the unknown waters ahead. What will happen when they sail past the southern tip of Africa?

Themes

ExplorersBiographyAdventureHistory

Quick Assessment

This early reader biography introduces young children to Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer known for his historic voyage around the southern tip of Africa to India. Written at a Grade 2 reading level, it combines simple text with engaging storytelling suitable for ages 5-8. The book offers an accessible look at exploration history without intense conflict or mature themes.