War of 1812

Jill K Mulhall

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War of 1812

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jill K Mulhall

Primary Source Readers: Expanding...the Union

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the story behind the War of 1812 and how it shaped life in early America. Colorful pictures and simple explanations guide young readers through key events, important people, and peace agreements of the time. A helpful glossary and table of contents make learning history fun and easy.

Themes

United States HistoryWarEducation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

24 pages
3,074 words
20m read-aloud
ISBN
9780743989077
Pages
24
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,074
Read-Aloud
~20 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

United States, History, War of 1812United StatesWar of 1812