Usborne Book of World History Dates (Illustrated World History Series)
Jane Chisholm
Usborne Book of World History Dates (Illustrated World History Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jane Chisholm
The text is written at a 4th 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
Have you ever wondered how the world changed from ancient times to today? Imagine traveling through thousands of years, discovering amazing events and incredible people along the way. What secrets will history reveal to you?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated reference book offers a clear and concise overview of world history, spanning from 9000 B.C. to 1997 A.D. It's designed for children ages 9-12 and presents complex historical information in an accessible way. Parents should note that the content is factual and suitable for middle-grade readers interested in history.
Why we rated Usborne Book of World History Dates (Illustrated World History Series) 9C
Usborne Book of World History Dates (Illustrated World History Series) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 194 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Usborne Book of World History Dates (Illustrated World History Series) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Usborne Book of World History Dates (Illustrated World History Series) as 9C ("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, Usborne Book of World History Dates (Illustrated World History Series) explores reference works, world history, history - general, and juvenile nonfiction — 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 reference works, world history, history - general.
- ✓ 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
9C — 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
- 9780746023181
- Pages
- 194
- Publisher
- E.D.C. Publishing
- Published
- August 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction