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The Capture and Killing of Osama bin Laden

Author: Lüsted, Marcia Amidon

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 8.6
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 13964
Points per Word 0.000215
Page Count 112
Points per Page 0.026786

Description

This book provides the details of the U.S. Navy SEALs operation that led to the capture and killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2011 and includes a history of terrorism and biographical information about bin Laden.

Quick Summary

Experience the most daring Navy SEAL mission in modern history, where elite warriors descended on a secret compound under cover of darkness. Kids will geek out over the real-life details of stealth helicopters, top-secret planning, and the jaw-dropping moments when SEALs stormed the compound. If your kid devours military true stories or action-packed history like the "I Survived" series, this book delivers that same pulse-racing excitement with real-world stakes. Ideal for readers in grades 4-7 who want to understand a pivotal moment in world events through a thrilling, fact-filled narrative.