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The Abortion Conflict

Author: Durrett, Deanne

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 7.5
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 8935
Points per Word 0.000224
Page Count 128
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

The book provides a comprehensive examination of the abortion debate in the United States, exploring both pro-choice and pro-life perspectives. It covers the historical development of the issue, landmark legal decisions, and the religious and political dimensions of the conflict. The text is designed for upper high school students and presents multiple viewpoints on this contentious social issue.

Quick Summary

This book takes a explosive topic and breaks it down with real stories, landmark court cases, and voices from every side of the debate. Readers will discover how abortion went from illegal to legal, meet the people who fought in courts and on streets, and understand why this issue still divides the nation today. If your kid enjoys digging into controversial real-world topics like in "The Hate U Give" or wants to see how history connects to today's headlines, they'll be hooked. Ideal for curious high schoolers in grades 9-12 who are ready to think deeply about complex social issues.