Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
8.9
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
6872
Points per Word
0.000146
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
This book presents background information on the Cold War and the Vietnam War as context for events of the Democratic Party Convention of 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on the street confrontations between police and activists during the convention.
Quick Summary
The 1968 Democratic Convention was a historic showdown between protesters and police that changed America forever. Readers dive into the chaos of street battles, tear gas, and bold activists who stood up to power during one of the most turbulent summers in U.S. history. If your kid loves the fast-paced, real-life drama of books about standing up against injustice, they'll be hooked. This is a perfect pick for kids in grades 5 through 7 who enjoy history that feels like an action movie.