The United Nations

by Stewart Ross

Book Overview

This book explores one of the 20th century's most significant organizations, The United Nations, which was established in 1945 to promote world peace. Readers will learn: what the League of Nations was and why it failed; what the United Nations' World Court does and where it is located; and where and when the United Nations has sent forces on peacekeeping missions. Primary source materials are included.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403401527
• ISBN13: 9781403401526
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.9" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7