United States History & Government
Paul Stich
United States History & Government
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Competency Review Text
by Paul Stich
Illustrated by Eugene B. Fairbanks
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how the United States became the country it is today? From the first colonies to the government that shapes daily life, every moment in history tells a story of change and challenge. What secrets lie behind the founding of a nation still growing and evolving?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides a comprehensive overview of United States history and government suitable for middle and high school readers. It covers major events, key figures, and foundational principles in an accessible way for ages 13 to 18. The content is appropriate for educational purposes, with a focus on developing understanding of state and federal government, historical milestones, and civic responsibility.
Why we rated United States History & Government 12C
United States History & Government is written at a Level 7 reading level across 384 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, United States History & Government works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate United States History & Government 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, United States History & Government explores government - state & provincial, historical, and young adult nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about government - state & provincial, historical, young adult nonfiction.
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
1/10A 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
- 9780935487206
- Pages
- 384
- Publisher
- N & N Publishing Company, Incorporated
- Published
- June 1992
- Type
- Fiction