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Building a Nation

Historical (nonfiction), 2,183 words, Level Z (Grade 5)
Building a Nation is an informational book that is a continuation of Seeds of Revolution (Level X) and Battling for Independence (Level Y). It documents the immense amount of effort and time it took the 13 colonies to build their own nation after the victory in the American Revolution. The book highlights the creation of documents such as The Articles of Confederation, The Treaty of Paris, the Constitution, and the Louisiana Purchase. Illustrations and photographs support the text.