Cover of Slavery at Mount Vernon

Slavery at Mount Vernon

by Janey Levy

Hidden History (Gareth Stevens)

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 the untold stories of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon, George Washington's famous estate. This revealing book combines archaeological findings and Washington's own writings to explore the complex history behind a leader who championed freedom yet owned slaves. Engaging photos and informative sidebars bring history to life for young readers.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalHistoricalSocial JusticeFamily

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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

Slavery Historical Injustice Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781482458046
Pages
32
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published
Jan 01, 2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,444

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Washington, george, 1732-1799, juvenile literatureVirginia, historyVirginia, juvenile literatureWashington, george, 1732-1799