The Boston Massacre
five colonists killed by British soldiers
by Allison Stark Draper
PowerKids Press; Headlines from History
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Step back in time to Boston in 1770 and discover the events that sparked a big change in America. Follow the moments before the Boston Massacre, the dramatic event itself, and the important trial that followed, all told in a way young readers can understand. Learn why this moment helped shape the story of a nation.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalAmerican HistoryComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Historical
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0823956709
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- PowerKids Press
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,195
Subjects
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