The Cuban Missile Crisis

by Gary Jeffrey

Book Overview

Separated by only about 100 miles (160 km) of water, the United States felt threatened by Soviet-backed Cuba in the 1960s. It was like having the Soviet Union in their back yard. This book describes events of the Cuban Revolution (1953-1959) and Cold War conflicts such as the infamous Bay of Pigs invasion and the nail-biting suspense of the Cuban missile crisis. Featured stories include: - The Battle of Santa Clara - December 28, 1958 - The Bay of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778712338
• ISBN13: 9780778712336
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9