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The Russian Revolution

Author: Bjornlund, Britta

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 8.9
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 6365
Points per Word 0.000157
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a monumental event in Russian history. A series of uprisings caused the collapse of a three-hundred-year-long family-run empire and, ultimately, established a radically new one-party system.

Quick Summary

If you've ever wondered how a country could completely transform itself in just a few years, this book breaks down the Russian Revolution in a way that actually makes sense. It's perfect for kids who love history or anyone who needs a quick but solid introduction to what happened in Russia in 1917 without getting bogged down in complicated details. The writing stays straightforward and clear, which makes it especially good for reluctant readers who might otherwise tune out when things get too dense. Parents should know it covers serious stuff revolution, upheaval, the fall of an empire so it's not light reading, but it's handled appropriately for the middle grade level. Think of it as the kind of book that gives you the big picture and leaves you wanting to learn more, kind of like a really good documentary compressed into words.