The Interwar Years
The Interwar Years
Reading Level: 9
Interest Level: 9-12
This exciting new history series explores key moments that defined the world between the World Wars, answering questions such as: What was the Great Depression all about? How did the Spanish Civil War affect World War II? With primary sources, color and black and white photographs, and a close study of the times, people, and places involved, the Interwar Years is sure to engage aspiring historians with an examination of key events bookended by the world?s greatest conflicts.
EACH BOOK CONTAINS
? Excerpts from historical documents such as
first-hand accounts, as well as sidebars and bulleted text, which present
written content in an easy-to-understand format for readers of varying reading
levels and language skills
? Discussions of the evolution of the topic
from its origins to the modern day.
? Maps explaining the impact of the
era on the rest of the world.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
? The reader will be able to determine the
meaning of words and phrases that appear in the text, including vocabulary
describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social
science.
? The reader will be able to critically analyze events
described in the text to determine whether earlier events caused later ones or
simply preceded them.
? The reader will be able to compare and contrast
primary and secondary sources presented in the text.