Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
8.9
Points
3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
15143
Points per Word
0.000198
Page Count
95
Points per Page
0.031579
Series
Drama of American History
Description
The book describes the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held in Philadelphia, where delegates from the states gathered to create a new framework of government for the United States. It examines the key personalities involved, including George Washington, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and other founding fathers who debated and negotiated the structure of the new government. The book also explores the political and sociological issues that shaped the Constitution, such as the balance between state and federal power, representation, and slavery. It is written at a reading level of 8.9 for middle grade students.