Timelines of War

David Brownstone

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Timelines of War

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Chronology of Warfare from 100,000 B.C. to the Present

by David Brownstone

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Here’s a secret: history isn’t just about dates and names—it’s about battles that changed the world, weapons that shaped empires, and revolutions that sparked new ideas. From ancient Assyria to the fierce Russian Insurrection of 1993, each timeline unlocks a powerful story. But that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book offers an expansive look at major wars, revolutions, and battles throughout history, from ancient times to the late 20th century. It’s suitable for readers aged 9 to 12 with a Grade 8 reading level, providing detailed historical information within a narrative format. Parents should note the inclusion of conflict and weaponry descriptions, which are presented in an informative but sometimes intense manner.

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

Realistic Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

564 pages
ISBN
9780785784630
Pages
564
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
Published
October 1999
Type
Nonfiction

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