The Real Story Behind the Founding Fathers

Rachael Morlock

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The Real Story Behind the Founding Fathers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rachael Morlock

PowerKids Press; Real Story: Debunking History

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the untold sides of America's Founding Fathers by exploring their real lives beyond famous portraits and stories. This book shares diverse viewpoints and challenges common myths, revealing the complex truths about history, including topics like slavery and religion. Engaging facts and primary sources encourage young readers to think deeply about the past and the people who shaped the nation.

Themes

HistoryCritical ThinkingMulticulturalSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include slavery, religion, myth busting. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Slavery Religion Myth Busting
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,681 words
18m read-aloud
ISBN
9781538343432
Pages
32
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Published
Jul 15, 2019
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,681
Read-Aloud
~18 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Founding Fathers of the United States