Cover of The Boston Massacre

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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