World War II (Living Through) - Softcover

Langley, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1432960113 ISBN 13: 9781432960117

Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree, 2012

Synopsis

Why was the Second World War so devastating, and how had the world become so divided into armed camps? How did the war affect people on both sides of the conflict, and why are its consequences still felt today? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the war and shows its impact on everyday lives.

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About the Author

Andrew Langley is a prolific author of books for children, with a special interest in history and the environment. He has been short-listed for several major awards, most recently with books on natural disasters and Hiroshima.

From School Library Journal

Grade 8 Up—Four- to eight-page chapters present step-by-step guidelines on how to select a topic, where to find information, and how to take notes using the 5 Ws, arrange the information, and write the paper and present it orally, if required. The authors explain the difference between primary and secondary sources and suggest resources such as diaries, letters, documents, books, newspapers, photos, recordings, maps, and the Internet. Specific examples of particular types of information are often printed on colored backgrounds. The authors also stress the importance of determining authenticity of material, but give little guidance as to how to do that, especially when evaluating online information. Plagiarism is defined and discouraged. The texts explain the use of graphic organizers, Venn diagrams, pie charts, time lines, concept webs, and KWL charts as examples. Both titles are liberally illustrated with photos, most of which are black and white. Though these titles will be useful to students, it is doubtful that teens will read them unless required, and librarians will be better off suggesting the books to the teachers making the assignments. Solid purchases where formal research is part of the curriculum.—Eldon Younce, formerly at Harper Elementary School, KS
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Edition details

• Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432960113
• ISBN 13: 9781432960117
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80