What reading level is Yellowstone?

Yellowstone by Ruth Kirk is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Yellowstone appropriate for?

Yellowstone is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Yellowstone?

Yellowstone is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Yellowstone have any content warnings?

Yellowstone has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Yellowstone?

Yellowstone by Ruth Kirk is 103 pages.

Yellowstone

Ruth Kirk

Yellowstone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The First National Park

by Ruth Kirk

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know that beneath Yellowstone's beautiful forests and bubbling hot springs lies a secret world shaped by fire and ice? This park is alive with amazing geysers, mysterious mud pots, and creatures you might never expect. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

National parks and reservesScience & Nature Adventure

Quick Assessment

Yellowstone introduces young readers to the fascinating geological history and diverse wildlife of America's oldest national park. Suitable for ages 9-12, this fictionalized exploration combines educational content with storytelling to engage middle-grade readers. It provides a vivid look at nature without intense or distressing content.