What Is the Civil Rights Movement?

Sherri L. Smith

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What Is the Civil Rights Movement?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sherri L. Smith

What Was.../What Is...?

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the courageous fight of African Americans as they challenged segregation and demanded equality during the civil rights movement. Through vivid stories and powerful firsthand accounts, discover how ordinary people stood up against injustice and changed history. Filled with captivating illustrations and photographs, this book brings a pivotal era to life for young readers.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, fear & anxiety, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

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

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
7,832 words
52m read-aloud
ISBN
9781524792305
Pages
112
Publisher
Penguin
Published
Dec 29, 2020
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,832
Read-Aloud
~52 min
Text Density
Light Text

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