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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1962 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Davy Crockett
Written by Aileen Wells Parks
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series
Discover the childhood of a legendary frontiersman.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 338 ratings
192 pages· 24,194 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the early years of a renowned frontiersman and Congressman. This engaging biography invites young readers to journey into the past, uncovering the adventures and challenges that shaped a historical icon. What events in his youth set the stage for his legendary status? Dive into a world where history comes alive, and the seeds of greatness are sown.
From the publisher
One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionaized biographies - easily read by children of eight and up - today’s youngster is swept right into history.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 24,194
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 620L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 805
Publication
- Published
- October 31, 1986
- First published
- January 1, 1962
- Publisher
- Aladdin Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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