Border Breakdown: The Fall of the Berlin Wall - a Smithsonian Odyssey Adventure Book - Softcover

Molly Smith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1607271249 ISBN 13: 9781607271246

Publisher: Soundprints Corp Audio, 2011

Synopsis

Transport back in time to the fall of the Berlin Wall! Children follow Lucy as one moment she is at the National Museum of American History examining pieces of the Berlin Wall, and the next moment, she suddenly travels in time to East Berlin during November 1989. Lucy encounters families' torn apart, secret police and armed guards, as well as the realization that freedom is not something to be taken for granted. Border Breakdown: The Fall of the Berlin Wall offers children an adventurous story that teaches them all about the historic fall and border crossing in a 32-page, beautifully-illustrated paperback book. A glossary and additional information about the fall of the Berlin Wall is also included to extend the learning fun!

This Book Features:
- Large, colorful illustrations on every page
- An interesting story with historical facts
- Dimensions: 8'' x 10''
- 32 pages, including glossary
- Reading Level: Grades 2-4
- Interest Level: 6-12 years

About this title

About the Author:

Molly Smith grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts, where she dreamed of becoming a writer. After graduating from Georgetown University she moved to New York City to begin a career in children's publishign. She is now a writer and editor of children's fiction, nonfiction, activities, games and textbooks. Molly lives with her husband and two daughters in Connecticut.

About this edition

• Publisher: Soundprints Corp Audio
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1607271249
• ISBN 13: 9781607271246
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: David Opie