What Was the Boston Tea Party?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 49 min read

What Was the Boston Tea Party?

Written by Kathleen Krull and Who HQ · Illustrated by Lauren Mortimer

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

The Boston Tea Party was a pivotal event in American history that helped spark the American Revolution

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112 pages· 5,858 words· Est. 49 min read· 900L
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the Boston Tea Party, where American colonists, fueled by anger over unfair taxation, boldly defy the British Monarchy. Discover the daring act of rebellion that sparked a revolution, as tensions boil over and tea fills the harbor. With vivid illustrations and historical photos, this book brings to life the courageous stand for freedom and the iconic moment that changed history. What drove these colonists to such drastic measures, and how did this act of defiance shape the future of a nation? Uncover the story behind the protest that echoed through the ages.

From the publisher

“No Taxation without Representation!” The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic event of the American Revolution–outraged by the tax on tea, American colonists chose to destroy the tea by dumping it into the water! Learn all about the famed colonialists who fought against the British Monarchy, and read about this act of rebellion from our history! With black-and-white illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos, the Boston Tea party is brought to life!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
5,858
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
900L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
157221
Publication
Published
February 7, 2013
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448462882
LCCN
2012027570

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