This great nation
Henry F. Graff
This great nation
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A History of the United States
by Henry F. Graff
The text is written at a 8th 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 the true story of a nation that changed the world! This book takes you through the amazing events that shaped the United States, making history come alive. Understanding these moments helps you see why this country matters today.
Quick Assessment
This book offers a comprehensive look at United States history tailored for middle-grade readers, integrating maps, reading activities, and study skills to support learning. It is appropriate for ages 9-12 and serves as a solid educational resource for young students interested in American history.
Why we rated This great nation 12C
This great nation is written at a Level 8 reading level across 782 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This great nation works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate This great nation as 12C ("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, This great nation explores historical, science & nature, and adventure — 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 historical, science & nature, adventure.
- ✓ 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
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0829215026
- Pages
- 782
- Publisher
- Riverside Pub. Co.
- Published
- 1983
- Type
- Nonfiction