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Executions and sacrifices

by Heather Moore Niver

Digging Up the Dead

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th 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

Discover eerie stories from ancient China to Ireland about strange rituals and sacrifices that have puzzled scientists and archaeologists. This captivating book explores how different cultures used chilling ceremonies and punishments to show power and belief, revealing secrets that might be closer to home than you think. Fascinating facts and special side notes make history come alive with mystery and intrigue.

Representation & Themes

HistorySacrificeCultural PracticesMystery

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

Fear & Anxiety Historical Physical/Safety: Realistic Violence
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781482414851
Pages
32
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published
2015
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,312

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

SacrificesHuman sacrificeExecutions and executionersSacrificeJuvenile literatureRites and ceremoniesManners and customs, juvenile literature