Uxl Encyclopedia of Us History
Lawrence W. Baker, Sarah Hermsen
Uxl Encyclopedia of Us History
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lawrence W. Baker, Sarah Hermsen
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
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 — 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
- 9781414430430
- Pages
- 230
- Publisher
- Uxl
- Published
- August 15, 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction