Korean War

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This book explores the causes of and events leading to the Korean War. Easy-to-read, engaging text discusses major battles and key figures of the war and the technology and weapons used during the war. Through primary source quotes, readers will discover the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front. Readers will learn what impact the Korean War had on US history and the country's development. Oversized photographs and informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, source notes, and an index.

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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Interest Level	Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level	Grade 8
BISACS	JNF025130, JNF025210
Genre	Nonfiction
Subject	History, Social Studies
Copyright	2014
Division	Abdo Publishing
Imprint	Essential Library
Language	English
Number of Pages	112
Season	2013-08-01

ISBN	9781617838781, 9781624013492
Title Format	Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks
Dewey	951.904
Graphics	Full-color illustrations, 1-color illustrations
Dimensions	9.75 x 8.5
Lexile	1040
Accelerated Reader® Quiz	NOT AR
Features	Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, and Table of contents
Online Resources	FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network

Reviewed on 17 October 2014

Essential Library of American Wars - Library Media Connection

This series is an excellent resource for history and war enthusiasts. Each book ends with a full-color timeline and “Scope of War” which provides a map of key battles, a pie graph of casualties, and a short list of key players. B&w and color illustrations offer visuals to Revolutionary War while Vietnam War has the addition of photographs. This series will be a popular addition to nonfiction collections. Recommended.

Reviewed on 1 April 2014

Essential Library of American Wars - Horn Book Guide

Maps, archival drawings and photographs, and numerous inserts extend and enhance the informative texts.

Reviewed on 4 November 2013

Essential Library of American Wars - School Library Journal

These titles do an excellent job of describing the history of. . .wars in which the United States has been involved. . . . The amount of information in these titles makes them solid additions.