The Cold War Chronicles
The Cold War Chronicles
Reading Level: 9
Interest Level: 9-12
Spanning decades, the Cold War shaped politics in the United States, spurred technological development in America and the Soviet Union, and led to proxy wars in places like Vietnam and Korea. The Cold War Chronicles provides an in-depth look at each component of the conflict, including the role of nuclear weapons, the advent of the space race, specific diplomatic actions and policy shifts in both nations, and the clash between political ideologies. The series explores how tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union had a profound effect on people?s lives around the world, a legacy that continues to influence international relations today.
Each Book Contains
? Biographies of the military leaders, diplomats,
presidents/party leaders, and inventors who played key roles in the
conflict
? Explanations of the technology used to wage war and to make
scientific discoveries
? Maps, photographs, and primary source
information
? Context for modern relationships and tensions between
nations
Curriculum Connections
? Encourages critical thinking about
how large-scale wars (like World War II) can lead to subsequent
conflicts
? Includes content that aligns with US history
curriculum
? Challenges students to draw connections between the Cold
War and US/Russia relations today