The Horror of World War I

by Nancy Dickmann

Overview

Explore the history of World War I, from causes and effects to what made this period of history so deadly.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484641682
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Deadly History
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.44(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	770L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Nancy Dickmann has written more than 150 non-fiction books for children, specializing in science and history. Before becoming an author, she worked for many years as an editor and publisher of children’s books.

Table of Contents

What Was World War I? 4

Why Did the War Start? 6

What Weapons Did Soldiers Use? 12

What Was Life Like in the Trenches? 18

What Happened at Sea and in the Air? 24

How Many Fronts Were There? 28

How Did the War Affect Civilians? 32

What Role Did Medicine Play? 36

How Did the War End? 40

What Were the Effects of the War? 42

Timeline 44

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Index 48

Interviews

These books help readers make sense of some of history's deadliest events. Readers will learn how to contextualize deadly aspects of world history, while becoming more informed about the causes and effects of pivotal events.