World War II & the Cold War: 1940-1960- Graphic U.S. History

by Saddleback Educational Publishing

1940-1960; Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these graphic U.S. history titles teach students about key historical events in American history from 1500 to the present. Dramatic and colorful graphics highlight the text with easy transitions, which avoids a choppy narrative. These history titles offer a variety of rich materials to support teaching to the standards.

Graphic Biographies series. Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 25-page graphic biographies teach students about historical those who lead us into a new territory; pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to the standards.

Genres: History

56 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2008

Reviews

[21thomch · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Becky Skillin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It gives a wide brush of the main causes and aspects of World War 2. It doesn’t really go into the Cold War or much social history, but it mentions the elements of the relationships between the countries.

Kids would read it.

[Al Berry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent kids history of World War 2, very broad brush.