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Vietnam War complements the new look of the Eyewitness series by touring the major battles of the Vietnam conflict. ... Read more

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Dunkirk, Bataan, Midway-these are just some of the places soldiers lost their lives fighting to preserve freedom during World War II. The conflict that involved nations from all corners of the globe and brought down empires is a continuing source of fascination-and an important subject taught in social studies classes everywhere.

Beginning with an overview of the causes of the war, and continuing with year-by-year looks at the major clashes and their results, the Battles and Leaders books are extensively illustrated with photographs, artifacts, paintings, maps, and charts to show the chronology of important moments in American and world history. ... Read more

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British and American forces met at the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, in June 1778. Neither side won the battle, but George Washington proved that his Continentals could stand up against the best that the British had to offer. ... Read more

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On September 11th, America was attacked. But while we know what happened on that tragic day, many of us don't understand why it happened. In this important book, Time magazine reporter Mitch Frank clearly and concisely explains why and answers the following essential questions.

What happened on September 11th? € Who were the hijackers? € What is terrorism? € What is Islam? € Why does the Middle East matter? € Why did the terrorists target the United States? € Why did we go after Afghanistan? € Who are the Taliban? € What are the differences between Islamism, Islamic fundamentalism, and Islam? € Who is Osama bin Laden? € How has America changed since September 11th?

Written and designed on a level that sixth graders and up can easily comprehend, and filled with pictures, maps, and straightforward explanations, this is the book that will enable young people to understand both the events of 9/11 and the history leading up to it. September 11th is a part of history that Americans should both know and never forget. ... Read more

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A Teacher's Perspective
As a teacher of adolescents, I often find myself unable to answer their "Why?" questions about the state of world affairs. This book gave me a deeper understanding of the history and issues underlying the events of September 11. Mr. Frank presents the information concisely and unsentimentally -- a difficult feat given the emotional import of the subject matter. I found it immensely informative and will undoubtedly refer to it during this school year as the first anniversary approaches and passes.

I'm also the mother of a two-year-old girl, and I've felt at a loss as to how to explain the attacks to her when the time comes. By the time she is of grade-school age, her social studies texts will definitely contain references to September 11. I now plan to read Mr. Frank's book with her to give her all the background information she could possibly need, and to share with her my husband's and my memories of that terrible day. ... Read more

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With photos, memorabilia and anecdotes, Linda Grandfield brings us face-to-face with people from all walks of life who risked everything for their country during World War I. These painstakingly-gathering bits and pieces are the remnants of conflict on a scale never before witnessed. Hastily-penned letters, noted written in cod, and prayers for deliverance from eloquent portrait of humanity, and startling comment on the devastation of war. ... Read more

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war
It was about war. It was educational book for children. This book was kind of interesting. The genre of my story was mystery. [Eulalia Aparicio]

What an undying glory it is to read this book
This book basically proves that without the help of black freedman, the war against the South could not have won. It's the story of the 54th Regiment, the first colored regiment. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw was commanding officer of the 54th regiment. The Civil War was at first a white mens war, but that didnt last long.The colored men came from 22 states, north and south. Most were in their twenties, some as young as sixteen,and many were in their forties. These black men risked their lives for the Union cause. At first they were treated very harshly because they were a colored regiment. Although treated like second-class soldiers, their gallant assault on Fort Wagner erased all doubt about their ability to fight. By the end of the civil war, however, tehy proved their courage and determination as they fought to free their brothers and sisters from slavery. ... Read more

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Best book ever!
When I read the book "Witnesses To War" I couldn't put the book down. I was disgusted by the true Nazi persecution. The book is about collections of the true life stories during the holocaust and the Nazi persecution . One of the stories I liked the best was about the Polish children being tested for Germanization because it was twisted that the Nazi's could capture a child .The parents were helpless. I liked this book a lot because I am interested in the holocaust . It's well written and makes you want to read more aobut the holocaust.

A fuller picture of persecution in WWII
I was impressed by this book because it presents the suffering of people in WWII without staying completely focused on the Jews. The Nazis were willing to murder anybody, who, for any reason, did not fit in to their ideology or view of the world. With this book, there is a more clear demonstration of that - yes, a couple of the stories are about Jewish children, there is also a story concerning the plight of a Polish child, one about a gypsy girl, and a child's view of the horrendous occurence at Lidice, Czechoslovakia. The stories about the Jewish children are also varied; one escaped via the Kindertransport, one story was about girls hidden in a convent, and another whose father was featured in a very famous photo that made it out of Germany to tip people off to the kinds of things happening there.

My main gripe about the book is fairly minor. I enjoyed the pictures and the background given to each story, but every once in awhile I felt that the text was patronising. Mind you, this is targeted towards a juvenile audience, but if one believes that the children that will be reading this book are mature enough to deal with this type of material, they probably are not in too terrible need of some of the simpler explanations, and I found these a bit distracting from the focus of the text.

Overall, it is a very good book that serves a subject that is often neglected.

Witnesses to War
The book I read was Witness to War by Michael Leapman. This book was about eight true-life stories of children that were sent to concentration camps, and others who the Germans tried to make into German citizens. The German police and army shipped off some kids to different places so they did not get caught. A lot of the Jewish people that got sent to camps were well-respected people in a society of German. Most of the people in this book are Jewish but one of the kids is a gypsy. I think this book was very good. It is very odd that people can treat others so cruel.

History through the eyes of those who were there as children
I picked this book up from my local book store with great curiosity. I am doing a History GCSE and am especially interested in WW2, and how it affected everyday people like myself. This book looks at the war through the eyes of children. Not only Jewish children but Polish and Gypsy children too. Some parts of the book drew tears to my eyes. I was shocked at some of the horrific things these children endured. I noticed when reading the details about this book, that it is supposed to be suitable for children aged 9-12 years old. I my self am 15 and the other review writer is in college. I have a younger brother aged 11 and I do not think that this book would be appropriate for him! Some of the text would be too difficult for someone his age and a lot of the things mentoined he would not understand (I doubt if he even knows what a concentration camp is! ). Also some of the things talked about are a little too advanced for his peer group. To say I thouroughly enjoyed the book makes me sound slightly morbid, but it was a deeply touching book. Poeple who have read THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK will most likely find this of interest also.

Victims Who Are Seldom Heard
I read this book and I thought it was quite interesting... I'm a History major in college and one of my fields of expertise is World War II. I really appreciated this book because it covered some things I've always been curious about, such as Germanization and victims who were not Jewish, but victimized because they were "physically unfit" or "racially impure." You hear very little about the terror of Germanization because until recently, almost non of the Germanized children spoke about it at all. Non-Jewish victims had trouble too because either they were employed in jobs that were censored (art and religion to name a few) or because they were handicapped or because they were members of little-known cultures. The Holocaust should never be forgotten! Never! I am a quarter Polish. My grandma was born in Poland but came to America in 1922. I've always been glad that we got out of Europe long before the war ever started. What would've happened to us? ... Read more

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Tell us again of the wooden horse;
give us an ageless rhyme
of heroes and battles, of meddling gods,
and a city lost to time.

This invocation to the Muse begins Kate Hovey's exquisite rendition of the events leading up to and during the Trojan War -- the legendary ten-year battle between the House of Priam in Troy and the great heroes of Greece and its allies, in consequence of Paris, the prince of Troy, having carried off Helen, wife of the King of Sparta.

Through passionate verse and evocative images, we are transported to the battlefield to witness the war as it unfolds -- from the moment Paris is manipulated by the gods to fall in love with Helen to the final maneuver by the Greeks, who enter and vanquish the city of Troy by secreting themselves in a gigantic wooden horse.

In listening to the voices and stories of those ancient Greeks and Trojans who struggled, fought, lost, and won, readers everywhere will be deeply moved and will come to a profound appreciation of the delicate nature of humanity and the futility of war. ... Read more

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Masada shall not fall again! Both a rallying cry for modern-day Israel and an inspiration to the world, the siege of Masada took place in the first century C.E., when a small group of Jewish rebels defended their lives and their freedom against the overwhelming might of Rome. With his meticulously researched, event-filled text and illustrations that capture the great desert fortress then and now. Neil Waldman dramatizes the ancient story behind the ruins of Masada and the contemporary efforts byarchaeologists to uncover its secrets. ... Read more

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Masada
A history of the conquering of Israel, and especically Masada, by the Roman Empire. A brief discussion of the Archaelogical site as it exists today. Interesting and accurate portrayal. Contains very good black and white illustrations and will be of interest to those of the Jewish faith, those who are interested in Israel, the Jewish history, or those with Jewish friends. I recommend this book to students from the 4th grade up. Teachers and parents will also find this interesting. ... Read more

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Gallgher's Prose Hits Like an Elegant Brick
Aileen Gallagher's latest release delivers. Simply put, the magic is there. After becoming hooked with her Walter Peyton portrait, I vowed to follow this energetic writer towards all subjects she deems worthy of reflection by her most elegant mind.

With a confident stride, Gallagher walks through the halls of history, detailing a woeful, yet regrettably human episode in our collective history. Steely, reserved, yet unabashed, she sorts through the evidence, presenting all who wish to know with an ample luxury of informational biscuits, warm and tenderly cooked to precisely the right intellectual degree.

Kudos to you, Ms. Gallagher.
I eagerly await your Muck Raking recollection, and intend to leisurely, studiously savor your forthcoming work on my Chinese Pop Star tour.

ever yours, Von Von Von ... Read more

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Packed with photographs, maps, charts, and artifacts, Vietnam War Battles and Leaders covers the victories and failures of the generals and politicians who shaped American intervention in Southeast Asia. ... Read more