Building a New Nation
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Building a New Nation

By Allison Lassieur

Part of the You Choose: Founding the United States series

Shape history as the Founding Fathers draft a new nation's Constitution.

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Step into the shoes of America's Founding Fathers as they navigate the turbulent aftermath of the Revolutionary War. With the Treaty of Paris signed, the challenge is to build a nation from the fragile Articles of Confederation. As weaknesses emerge, the Constitutional Convention becomes a pivotal moment. Readers are invited to make critical decisions that influence the course of history. Will the new Constitution hold the key to a united future? Experience the drama and dilemmas of a nation on the brink of transformation, where every choice can alter the destiny of the United States.

From the publisher

Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the end of the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. With the signing of the Treaty of Paris and the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers of the United States needed to lay the groundwork for the new nation. Early years of government expose weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, which leads to the Constitutional Convention. The Founders begin drafting the Constitution of the United States. Readers dive into this history and make choices throughout that affect the outcome of the story. Scenarios are developed and lead up to choices, which the readers take to control the direction of the character and story. This format creates a unique and powerful experience for readers as they face the challenges and decisions that real people encountered.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about adventure and adventurersBooks about social scienceBooks about politics and government
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
August 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781543515435

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