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Kristen Jorgensen
Dec 30, 2010 rated it really liked it
I finally finished Freedman's book about World War I. I must admit that I thought it was very well written. I think it does well at catering to the audience that it was intended for. Kids will easily be able to follow the course of the war and the changes it wrought in its wake. Children studying The Great War will be able to appreciate the sacrifices of the World and the devastation.

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Pamela
Aug 07, 2011 rated it liked it
Though, to be honest, I didn't read every word in the last couple of chapters, I did enjoy this book and what it taught about World War I. I think this war is a bit confusing for students, and anyone interested in history or warfare will gain much from reading this book. This book has been nominated for the 2012 Beehive award in nonfiction. ...more
Dolores
Mar 10, 2012 rated it really liked it
Meticulously researched, and very informative. I was most impressed by the many, many incredible pictures in this book.
Rachel
Dec 08, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Outstanding, a powerful and fascinating book on an important part of our history.
Dana
Feb 15, 2010 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Maggi Rohde
May 19, 2010 marked it as to-read
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Beth
Dec 19, 2010 marked it as middle-grade-to-read
Mary Lee
Dec 28, 2010 rated it liked it
Shelves: nonfiction, ya
Monica Edinger
Jan 01, 2011 rated it really liked it
Kristine
Jan 01, 2011 marked it as to-read-kids-ya
Shelves: young-adult, non-fic
Peggy
Feb 17, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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