Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States
David R. Collins
Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David R. Collins
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What does it take to lead a country during its toughest times? Imagine growing up in a country torn apart by war, then rising to become the leader of the United States. But how did Woodrow Wilson face the challenges that shaped a nation and the world?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces readers aged 9-12 to Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, exploring his early life during the Civil War, his academic leadership at Princeton, and his presidency through World War I. The book is appropriate for middle-grade readers and offers historical insights without graphic content. Parents can expect a straightforward, accessible look at an important figure in American history.
Why we rated Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States 9LE
Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 121 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States explores historical, biography, presidents, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, biography, presidents.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0944483186
- Pages
- 121
- Publisher
- Garrett Educational
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Nonfiction