The Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis (Uncovering the Past: Analyzing Primary Sources) - Softcover

Hyde, Natalie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0778725723 ISBN 13: 9780778725725

Publisher: Crabtree Classics, 2016

Synopsis

Through a lens of primary sources, this intriguing title looks at the pivotal crisis from the Cold War during which the Soviet Union set up nuclear missiles in Cuba. Well-crafted text and engaging sources introduce readers to the key players, including Castro, Khrushev, and Kennedy and examine the intricacies of the crisis including proxy wars, communication systems, and the outcome. A final chapter examines relations today and explores the idea that a new Cold War with Russia may be looming.

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About the Author

Natalie Hyde is the author of bestselling novels Saving Armpit, I Owe You One, and Hockey Girl. Her numerous non-fiction books include Cryptic Canada and Glow-in-the-Dark Creatures. She lives with her family in southwestern Ontario.

From School Library Journal

Gr 6–8—These series additions continue to underline the importance of primary source materials in researching and understanding history. Key concepts such as primary source, secondary source, and bias are defined in general terms. Each title goes on to explore these concepts in greater detail using a specific time period or event as an illustrative framework. In addition to the standard-issue captions, many illustrations are shown with one or both of these additional sidebars: "Evidence Record Card" and "Analyze This." The first lists the provenance of the illustration. The latter points out details and poses questions designed to encourage critical thinking. VERDICT Those who serve middle grade readers and can afford only one series this year should make it this one.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0778725723
• ISBN 13: 9780778725725
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 48