World History Dates (Illustrated World History)
Jane Chisholm
World History Dates (Illustrated World History)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jane Chisholm
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Hear the whispers of ancient cities and feel the rumble of great empires rising and falling beneath your fingertips. From the scent of dusty scrolls to the glow of modern screens, history unfolds in vivid colors and stories that shaped the world. Each date is a doorway to moments that still echo in our lives today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated book offers a comprehensive overview of world history, covering events from the earliest civilizations to the modern era. Designed for young readers aged 13 to 18, it serves as an accessible reference that blends engaging visuals with informative content. The book is appropriate for middle to high school readers with an interest in history, featuring clear explanations without intense content.
Why we rated World History Dates (Illustrated World History) 9C
World History Dates (Illustrated World History) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, World History Dates (Illustrated World History) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate World History Dates (Illustrated World History) as 9C ("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, World History Dates (Illustrated World History) explores reference works, world history, and children: young adult (gr. 7-9) — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about reference works, world history, children: young adult (gr. 7-9).
- ✓ 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
9C — 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
- 9780860209546
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Educational Development Corporation
- Published
- December 1987
- Type
- Nonfiction