This land is your land

Sylvia Whitman

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This land is your land

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sylvia Whitman

People's History

Reading Level 8-9 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Explore the powerful moments in America's environmental history, from the wonders of Yellowstone to the challenges of the Dust Bowl and the birth of Earth Day. Discover how these events inspired people to care for and protect the natural world. This journey shows how one land belongs to everyone and why it's important to keep it safe for the future.

Themes

Environmental ResponsibilityConservationHistoryUnited States

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include environmental responsibility, historical events. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Environmental Responsibility Historical Events
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

88 pages
14,623 words
1h 37m read-aloud
ISBN
0822517299
Pages
88
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Published
1994
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
14,623
Read-Aloud
~1h 37m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Environmental ResponsibilityUnited StatesEnvironmental ProtectionConservation of Natural ResourcesEnvironmental PolicyNational Parks and ReservesYellowstone National Park

Places

United StatesYellowstone National Park