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Uxl Encyclopedia of Us History

Lawrence W. Baker, Sarah Hermsen

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Uxl Encyclopedia of Us History

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lawrence W. Baker, Sarah Hermsen

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

This book packs nearly seven hundred fascinating facts about the United States into one powerful encyclopedia. From brave heroes to key moments that shaped the country, every page holds a new discovery. Understanding history here means knowing why the past still matters today.

Themes

EncyclopediasUnited States HistoryReferenceJuvenile NonfictionEducation

Quick Assessment

This comprehensive encyclopedia offers middle-grade readers nearly 700 entries on significant people, events, places, and concepts in U.S. history. It is designed for ages 9-12 and provides clear, informative content appropriate for this age group, making it a valuable educational resource. There is no intense or sensitive content, making it suitable for classroom or home use.

Why we rated Uxl Encyclopedia of Us History 11C

Uxl Encyclopedia of Us History is written at a Level 6 reading level across 230 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Uxl Encyclopedia of Us History works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Uxl Encyclopedia of Us History as 11C ("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, Uxl Encyclopedia of Us History explores encyclopedias, united states history, reference, juvenile nonfiction, and education — 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 encyclopedias, united states history, reference.
  • 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

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

230 pages
ISBN
9781414430430
Pages
230
Publisher
Uxl
Published
August 15, 2008
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

EncyclopediasUnited StatesReferenceU.S

Places

United States