The Holocaust

by Clara MacCarald

Overview

This book describes the rise of anti-Semitism in Germany and the Nazi regime's systematic killing of six million Jews. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two "A Closer Look" special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637394328
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	World War II
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	958,073
File size:	12 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Was the Holocaust? 5

Chapter 2 The Rise of the Nazis 9

A Closer Look Kristallnacht 14

Chapter 3 Persecution in Occupied Europe 17

Chapter 4 The Final Solution 23

A Closer Look The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising 28

Chapter 5 At the Camps 31

Chapter 6 Liberation of the Camps 37

Chapter 7 Aftermath 43

Focus on the Holocaust 46

Glossary 47

To Learn More 48

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

"A series that will circulate often and be especially useful for class units on the war and its effects." —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2022

Gr 5–9—These books focus on aspects of the war such as specific geographic areas or the weapons used. Each title also has two "Closer Look" features about specific topics such as the use of propaganda or how the black market sprang up in response to wartime rationing. The text is supported by photos, maps, and infographics along with helpful captions. Reflection questions appear several times within each book as well as a comprehension quiz in the back matter, along with an answer key. There is also online support for teachers including lesson plans and activities. VERDICT A series that will circulate often and be especially useful for class units on the war and its effects.

School Library Journal