War Histories

The War on Terror was the longest war in American history. Both the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War were major parts of the War on Terror. This hi/lo title takes a close look at the War on Terror, from causes and important events of the war to the homefront and the war's lasting impact. Special features profile influential leaders, show off a timeline of events, and highlight drone technology used in the war. Young readers with an interest in history will want to pick up this modern war title.

Often known as the Forgotten War, the Korean War was a conflict fought to stop the spread of Communism. This hi/lo title presents an overview of the Korean War, from how it began to how the results of the war continue to affect North and South Korea today. Special features map out an important attack, profile a leader from each side of the conflict, and highlight statistics, including the cost of the war. This informative title can answer questions for curious readers looking to learn more about this conflict.

Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War, and how did it end? This hi-lo title presents an overview of the Vietnam War, from how it began to how people reacted on the homefront. Special features map out an important attack, compare U.S. and Vietnamese soldiers, and highlight the cost of war. This informative title can answer questions for curious readers looking to learn more about this controversial conflict.

The United States wouldn't be a country without the brave fighters of the American Revolutionary War! This exciting hi-lo title tells the story of this important time in history, from the Boston Tea Party to the surrender at Yorktown. Features call out important leaders on each side, map out enemies and allies, and highlight major events with a timeline. Reluctant readers will love following the United States from colonies to country with this fact-filled title!

Though united today, America has not always stood together. This hi-lo title looks at the war that split the country apart. Engaging text takes reluctant readers from Fort Sumter to Appomattox and all the major battles in between while discussing the cause of the war, strategies involved, and hardships faced. Features map out which states were on either side, highlight influential leaders, and visually display the costs of war. This look into one of America's bloodiest wars will keep young history fans turning pages.

Though it ended nearly 80 years ago, World War II looms large in American consciousness. In this hi-lo overview of the conflict, young readers can learn about the major players, important battles, and turning points in the war. Features include a map of a key battle, a timeline of important events, and a diagram of an atomic bomb. This fascinating title is perfect for reluctant readers curious to learn more about an important time in world history.

What caused World War I, and why was it important? This hi-lo title takes a close look at the Great War, from causes and important battles to the homefront and the war's lasting impact. Special features peer into a trench, introduce important leaders, and map out a major battle. Budding history buffs will love getting down into the trenches with this fascinating title!

The Gulf War was an effort led by the U.S. to prevent Saddam Hussein from gaining too much power in the Middle East. In this hi/lo title, young readers can learn about the operations that were carried out, how the public responded to the war, and the aftermath of the conflict. Features include a map of Operation Desert Sabre, a timeline of important events, and a profile of a Hellfire missile. This fascinating title is perfect for reluctant readers who are curious about the Gulf War.

What was the Cold War, and why did it happen? This hi-lo title digs deep into the important facts about this tense time in history, including the causes, key events, and lasting impact. Features map out the countries involved, profile important leaders, and give details on the feared hydrogen bomb. Reluctant readers curious about this influential part of the twentieth century will find answers in this engaging title.

Mostly fought over trade disagreements with Great Britain, the War of 1812 also greatly impacted Native American nations and the growth of the United States. This hi/lo title's engaging text takes reluctant readers from the U.S.'s attempt to invade Canada to the Treaty of Ghent that ended the conflict. Features highlight influential leaders and warships used by each side. A stats feature visually displays the costs of the war and other information. This look into the War of 1812 will keep young history fans turning pages!