Social issues: war & conflict issues (Children's&YA) books

From the author of Under a Flaming Sky comes the dramatic story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar...  Read More >>

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Gives an account of life in a medieval castle under siege, based on the real-life siege of Chateau-Gaillard in France....  Read More >>

This title examines the dropping of atomic bombs during World War II, focusing on their development and testing,...  Read More >>

Introduces the military and political leaders of World War II, describing their personalities, political beliefs...  Read More >>

"""In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the attack on Pearl Harbor""--"  Read More >>

This title examines the Native American servicemen known as the code talkers, focusing on their role in coded communication...  Read More >>

""How did a country once so united split in two? Why did the South feel that the North threatened their traditions...  Read More >>

Why did colonists dump tea into the Boston harbor? Why did the British government cling to the 13 colonies with...  Read More >>

Examines the motivations for World War II from each side involved.  Read More >>

Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria spark World War I? How did a sinking ship and a...  Read More >>

"""Describes various weapons and vehicles used by the Axis and Allied forces during World War II""--"  Read More >>

"""Describes various weapons and vehicles used by the Central Powers and the Allies during World War I""--"  Read More >>

"""Describes various weapons and vehicles used by U.S. and North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War""--"  Read More >>

"""Describes various weapons and vehicles used by U.S. and Iraqi forces during the Iraq War""--"  Read More >>

""Describes aspects of World War I using numbers, stats, and infographics""--  Read More >>

""Describes aspects of World War II using numbers, stats, and infographics""--  Read More >>

Why do some places in the world experience such conflict What is it like to live in a war-torn country This series...  Read More >>

The story of a young girl caught between the Easter Rising, the outbreak of World War 1 and a divided Ireland.  Read More >>

Age range 8 to 12 World War II gives young readers the opportunity to grasp the weight and magnitude of one of the...  Read More >>

Discusses the events and personalities involved in the momentous Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944.  Read More >>

"Remember Valley Forge- Patriots, Tories, and Spies Tell Their Stories draws on eyewitness accounts and other primary...  Read More >>

An account of the famous battle of the Alamo which presents different points of view of the event.  Read More >>

Remember World War II- Kids Who Survived Tell Their Stories allows readers to understand the war not as seen through...  Read More >>

Remember World War II- Kids Who Survived Tell Their Stories allows readers to understand the war not as seen through...  Read More >>