World History Series - The Spanish-American War - Hardcover

John F. Wukovits

9781560066828: World History Series - The Spanish-American War

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560066822 ISBN 13: 9781560066828

Publisher: Lucent Books, 2001

Though often overshadowed by World Wars I and II and Vietnam, the Spanish-American War had profound influence on the path the nation would take in the 20th century. The speedy victory by U. S. naval and land forces propelled the country to world power status, placed Theodore Roosevelt in the White House, and handed the United States the benefits and problems that come with holding new worldwide possessions.

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Review:

"Fledgling historians should find this title a good, well-documented read."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010901)

"Kids looking for background into contemporary Middle East conflicts will do welll to start here."
-- Booklist (May 2003) (Booklist 20030501)

"There is a good deal of information packed into the brief text and both report writers and the general readers will be well served."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020901)

"Well designed for research and reports, this account includes primary and secondary source quotations, all fully footnoted. Most of these quotes are in separate boxes with source information included so readers do not need to flip back and forth. This informative, approachable text will be useful in most collections."
-- School Library Journal (August 2002) (School Library Journal 20020801)

"Captioned black-and-white photographs and reproductions complement the text. This is an excellent title."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20020501)

"The writing is clear and easy for beginners on the subject. Useful for reports."
-- School Library Journal (April 2002) (School Library Journal 20020401)

"Vivid descriptions, quotes from the participants, and newspaper accounts written by war correspondents bring readers to the battlefront in this well-documented title."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20020101)

"These titles offer a great deal of useful and readable information. The information is presented clearly and is suitable for reports and for leisure reading."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20020101)

"The strengths of the book include its parenthetical definitions, maps, footnotes, substantial extracts from primary sources, the annotated bibliography, and a time line."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)

"This series addition lives up to the high standards achieved by its predecessors. The book is enriched by numerous, well-chosen quotations from primary and secondary sources, and by a wealth of interesting black-and-white photos and reproductions. A fine source for beginning research."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)

From School Library Journal:

Gr 6-10-Vivid descriptions, quotes from the participants, and newspaper accounts written by war correspondents bring readers to the battlefront in this well-documented title. The frenzy of the American expansionists to go to battle, the domestic front, political maneuvers, and the legacy of the war are also clearly described. The author addresses the roles of women and African-American volunteers in the conflict and describes Spanish officers and soldiers as men who fought valiantly for their country. Average-quality, black-and-white photographs, reproductions, and maps provide readers with reference points. Chapter notes, annotated lists of works consulted and further reading, and a detailed index conclude the volume.

Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX

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