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The March on Washington: A Primary Source Exploration of the Pivotal Protest

Author: Schwartz, Heather E.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2788
Points per Word 0.000179
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625
Series We Shall Overcome; Fact Finders

Description

This book uses primary sources to tell the story of the March on Washington during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.

Quick Summary

Kids get to see the March on Washington through original photos, speeches, and documents that bring history directly to their hands. The primary sources let readers hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s own words and see powerful protest signs and moment-capturing photographs that make the Civil Rights Movement feel immediate and personal. If your kid loves the interactive feel of "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde Young Girl" or enjoys diving into real historical documents, they'll be hooked on this front-row pass to one of America's most important moments. This 6.1 AR level book is perfect for middle graders ages 9-12 in grades 4-8 who want to touch history firsthand.