Learning about responsibility from the life of Colin Powell
by Jeanne Strazzabosco
Rosen Pub. Group 1996
Challenging read for K–3rd grade
Reading level 4.6 (4th grade) is above the ages 5–9 interest range
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Genre
Themes
- responsibility
- leadership
- integrity
- perseverance
- citizenship
- goal-setting
- role models
About this book
This short, photo-rich biography uses Colin Powell’s life to show what responsibility looks like in action. Young readers see how keeping promises, working hard, and leading by example helped Powell succeed in school, the military, and public service. Clear text and real-life examples make the character trait easy to understand and apply. It’s a great pick for elementary students learning about role models and good citizenship.
Setting: United States; mid-to-late 20th century, military and public service contexts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Learning about responsibility from the life of Colin Powell right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Learning about responsibility from the life of Colin Powell. The reading level is AR 4.6, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include responsibility, leadership, integrity.
How long does it take to read Learning about responsibility from the life of Colin Powell?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Learning about responsibility from the life of Colin Powell takes around 7m to finish. The book has 1,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Learning about responsibility from the life of Colin Powell have an AR quiz?
Yes — Learning about responsibility from the life of Colin Powell has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Learning about responsibility from the life of Colin Powell?
Learning about responsibility from the life of Colin Powell has an AR reading level of 4.6, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.