An interdisciplinary book for students ages 12 to 15 that delves into
one of the most horrific periods in global history. An excellent roadmap
for today's political climate.
The basic human losses of World War I can be made plain with these
staggering casualties: 9 million dead soldiers, 7 million civilian lives
lost, millions more wounded. But those numbers only hint at the
devastation, both political and personal, that lies at the heart of the
Great War.
World War I: The Great War to End All Wars for ages 12 to 15 brings to
light the key details of this critical point in history. It marks the
transition to a modern era in which mass destruction became a reality
through military technologies a century in the making. By examining
military life on the battlefields and in the trenches, as well as
focusing on anti-war protest movements, art and popular culture,
home-front efforts across the globe, and experiences in British and
French colonies, this book offers a sense of how World War I penetrated
all corners of the world and impacted all of its peoples. Graphic
novel-style illustrations, amazing historical photography, and primary
sources bring the past to life and illustrate how far World War I
reached around the globe.
- Through an interdisciplinary approach, themes of "Time, Continuity,
and Change," "Science, Technology, and Society," and global
interconnectedness are key concepts that drive the narrative.
- This accessible, social history introduces the conflict from the
varied perspectives of those who lived it. Profiled within its pages
are improbable heroes, from volunteer, "Flying Aces" to a resistant
Belgian king, from Native American soldiers who stymied Central Power
intelligence officials to German artists who organized to demand
"Never Again War."
Projects include Research recruiting on the football and rugby pitch,
Analyze the messages and the messengers, Discover satire in the pre-war
years, and Colonial Cartography: The scramble for Africa.
Aligns with Common Core state standards.
Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further
learning, a selected bibliography, and index.
Essential questions guide readers' investigations while hands-on
activities promote critical and creative problem solving, and
text-to-world connections highlight the way the past provides context
for the present-day world.
About the Inquire & Investigate series and Nomad Press
Nomad Press books in the Inquire & Investigate series integrate
content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in
student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects
stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique
approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing
them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and themes identified by the National
Council for Social Studies.
All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
