World War I: Frontline Soldiers and Their Families

by Nick Hunter

Overview

In the summer of 1914, life changed dramatically for millions of people. Europe was plunged into a devastating war that persisted for more than 4 years. This conflict, called the Great War or World War I, didn't just change the lives of the millions of soldiers who fought in it. It also had a big impact on families and children far from the frontline. Loved ones were often separated for long, difficult periods of time. This powerful volume explains the toll of the war through perceptive text, historical photographs, and insightful primary sources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482430653
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Publication date:	07/30/2015
Series:	Frontline Families Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	1090L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 4–8—These titles make excellent reading for readers with little historical background who are seeking a succinct explanation of the politics and polarities behind different wars. The authors build a solid narrative, one layer at a time. "Primary Sources: What Do They Tell Us?" sidebars offer a photograph or drawing along with questions designed to foster critical thinking. For instance, a sidebar about Thomas Paine's Common Sense encourages readers to consider why the support of ordinary colonists was so pivotal. While the bulk of the material deals with the background of the war, each volume also addresses the effects of war on women and children. There is information on damaged or obliterated town and familial infrastructures, civilian casualties, child soldiers, and wartime privations. Boldly colored backgrounds and plain bold fonts are just modern enough to form an attractive contrast to old images. Photographs, drawings, and maps work effectively with the text. VERDICT An excellent option for exploring the topic.

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