| The Vietnam War Contributor(s): Senker, Cath (Author) |
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ISBN: 1432960091 ISBN-13: 9781432960094 Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books OUR PRICE: $10.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 959.704 |
| LCCN: 2011015928 |
| Lexile Measure: 1160 |
| Series: Living Through. . . |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.3" W x 9" (0.40 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 149429 Reading Level: 9.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Why was the Vietnam War so contentious, and how did one of the world's superpowers fail to defeat a much less wealthy and populous opponent? Why was the Vietnam War of such global significance and how has it affected people on both sides of the conflict? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the war and shows its impact on everyday lives. |
Contributor Bio(s): Senker, Cath: - Cath Senker has over twenty years' experience in children's educational publishing and has written around 100 books for children for a range of publishers. Her books include highly regarded titles on Anne Frank, the Black Death and the Vietnam War, books on religions and the conflict between North and South Korea, and forthcoming titles on Self-Harm and Relationships. She lives the green lifestyle and has undertaken voluntary work for a range of organizations. |