The Union and the Civil War in American history

Mary Hull

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The Union and the Civil War in American history

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Hull

In American History

Reading Level 9-10 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the dramatic journey of a major labor strike starting in Chicago that disrupted train travel across twenty-seven states. This story reveals how workers united to stand up for their rights during a turbulent time in American history. Discover the challenges and courage that shaped the nation’s social and political landscape.

Themes

HistorySocial JusticePolitics and GovernmentUnited States History

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include social conflict, historical conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Social Conflict Historical Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
20,487 words
2h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
0766014169
Pages
128
Published
2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
20,487
Read-Aloud
~2h 17m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

United StatesCivil War, 1861-1865Social AspectsPolitics and Government1861-1865