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The way things never were

by Norman H. Finkelstein

Reading Level 8-9 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Explore the vibrant changes and challenges faced by American families from the 1950s through the 1960s, including shifts in healthcare, lifestyle, and the environment. Discover how everyday life evolved during this pivotal era, highlighting the experiences of different generations and social conditions. This engaging narrative invites young readers to understand history through the lens of real social and cultural transformations.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalFamilySocial JusticeUnited States History

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780689814129
Pages
104
Publisher
Atheneum Books
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
19,927

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

United States -- History -- 1953-1961 -- Juvenile literature.United States -- History -- 1961-1969 -- Juvenile literature.United States -- History -- 1945-1953 -- Juvenile literature.United States -- Social conditions -- 1945- -- Juvenile literature.United States -- History -- 1953-1961.United States -- History -- 1961-1969.United States -- History -- 1945-1953.United States -- Social conditions -- 1945-