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

Studies of World War II often focus on the millions who fought so bravely, many of whom ultimately lost their lives....  Read More >>

In the summer of 1914, life changed dramatically for millions of people. Europe was plunged into a devastating war...  Read More >>

Historians estimate that the Mongols killed 40 million people--women and children included. Fierce, ruthless warriors,...  Read More >>

The native people of the Americas never had a chance against European soldiers. The troops of the conquistadors...  Read More >>

Japanese samurai followed a strict code of honor called bushido. Though they were professional fighters, samurai...  Read More >>

Quarters are seen and spent all the time, but how much do readers really know about these coins? Learning about...  Read More >>

Amelia the shark is tired but she's not ready to sleep. In this fun bedtime book, a silly shark explores the way...  Read More >>

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Welcome to Massachusetts, the colony most associated with the earliest sparks of the American Revolution. In this...  Read More >>

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There are many military careers available to people today. One of the most popular is a paratrooper. Paratroopers...  Read More >>

New Hampshire was the ninth state to ratify the U.S. constitution--the deciding vote in accepting the laws our country...  Read More >>

Introduces young readers to the half-dollar coin and explains how much it is worth.  Read More >>

Before New Jersey became the garden state, it was a tiny colony on the Atlantic Coast where the revolutionary spirit...  Read More >>

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Introduces young readers to the cent, or penny, and explains how much it is worth.  Read More >>

Introduces young readers to what a nickel is and how much it is worth.  Read More >>

Today, robots are responsible for much of military reconnaissance. Drones fly above enemy combatants or areas of...  Read More >>

The war in Afghanistan, a conflict that continues to rage on more than a decade after it began, has changed the...  Read More >>

Without the American Revolution, there would be no United States. The impact of the war is undeniable. And yet studies...  Read More >>

In the summer of 1914, life changed dramatically for millions of people. Europe was plunged into a devastating war...  Read More >>

The Vietnam War lasted just over 20 years. The conflict's impact on the people of Vietnam as well as citizens of...  Read More >>

Studies of World War II often focus on the millions who fought so bravely, many of whom ultimately lost their lives....  Read More >>

Japanese samurai followed a strict code of honor called bushido. Though they were professional fighters, samurai...  Read More >>

Historians estimate that the Mongols killed 40 million people--women and children included. Fierce, ruthless warriors,...  Read More >>