Weapons of peace

Craig E. Blohm

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Weapons of peace

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Craig E. Blohm

American War Library; Cold War (Lucent)

Reading Level 11 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 11th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the intense struggle for nuclear dominance during the Cold War, where powerful nations raced to build and control weapons that could change the world forever. This gripping narrative reveals the dangers, political tensions, and efforts toward disarmament that shaped modern history. Dive into the complex world of global power and peacekeeping in a story that challenges readers to think about the future of humanity.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 11 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
9
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
32,364 words
3h 36m read-aloud
ISBN
159018212X
Pages
128
Publisher
Lucent Books
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
32,364
Read-Aloud
~3h 36m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Nuclear WeaponsArms RaceNuclear Arms ControlWorld Politics1945-