Christmas Truce of 1914
This title examines the Christmas Truce of 1914, focusing on how the informal truces came to be and exploring the experiences of the soldiers of both sides. Compelling narrative text and…
Essential Library of World War I
Essential Library of World War I explores the most fascinating aspects of the twentieth-century's first major conflict. Each subject is comprehensively covered, with compelling narrative text, well-chosen photographs, primary sources, and extensive back matter. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Medicine on the Battlefield
This title examines the medicines and methods used to combat the injuries, infections, and diseases induced by trench warfare. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs
Trench Warfare
This title examines the conditions, designs, soldiers, diseases, and warfare tactics of World War I's trenches. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary…
World War I Aftermath
This title examines the fractured empires, economic turmoil, political realignments, and technological advances that emerged in the wake of World War I. Compelling narrative text and…
World War I Battles
This title examines the major battles of World War I, including massive land conflicts, the stalemate of trench warfare, and epic air and sea engagements. Compelling narrative text and…
World War I Causes
This title examines the political upheavals, imperialist ambitions, militaristic governments, and tangled alliances that led to World War I. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen…
World War I Leaders
This title examines the world leaders during World War I and the ways their leadership roles shaped their country's involvement in the war. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen…
World War I Weapons
This title examines the development of the artillery, tanks, U-boats, chemical warfare, and aircraft used during World War I. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs…