The Berlin Wall

by R.G. Grant

Book Overview

Readers examine important world events through engaging text, authentic photos, and quotes from people who experienced these turbulent times. The series gives an honest presentation of global crises, such as war, attempts at genocide, and manmade disasters. Each title traces history's defining moments from their roots to their inevitable outcome.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817250174
• ISBN13: 9780817250171
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Raintree
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8

Customer Reviews

A "Cold War" event clearly explained & explored for kids.

Readers in grades 5-7 will find this 'New Perspectives' series addition stands alone as an excellent survey of history surrounding the Berlin Wall in general and Eastern Europe in particular. The Berlin Wall uses different viewpoints to tell of how the wall was built, how it affected the peoples' lives, and how it came down. Politics is clearly explained and explored.