12 Incredible Facts about the Cuban Missile Crisis

by Sue Bradford Edwards

Overview

Through fact-driven text, key photos, and engaging layouts, Turning Points explores many pivotal moments in the rich history of the United States. There are moments of celebration. There are also moments of crisis. Each important moment shaped the US into the country it is today. Readers will explore US history from the Boston Tea Party through the Civil Rights movement in this enlightening and well-balanced series.
  History is brought to life in 12 Incredible Facts about the Cuban Missile Crisis. Twelve chapters of fact-filled text, fascinating historical photos, and intriguing page design work together to drive readers to a deep understanding of this important turning point in US history. The main text is embellished with in-depth sidebars, numerical facts, and mentally stimulating prompts. A supplemental timeline, glossary, and resources for more information round out the reading experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645823056
Publisher:	Top Rank
Publication date:	07/15/2024
Series:	Turning Points in Us History
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Lexile:	490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Europe Is Divided After WWII 4

World Wages Cold War 6

Fidel Castro Seizes Power 8

Kennedy Brothers Come to DC 10

United States Fails at Bay of Pigs 12

Khrushchev Calls for Respect 14

Plane Spies Missiles in Cuba 16

EXCOMM and Kennedy Consider the Options 18

Missiles Capable of Destroying US Cities 20

US Navy Quarantines Cuba 22

Cubans Down US Plane 24

Crisis Serves as a Warning 26

12 Key Dates 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2016
Gr 3–5—The volumes in this series are not limited to 12 facts; rather, they include 12 chapters containing a multitude of facts, presented in a traditional paragraph-by-paragraph format. If readers can make peace with a series name that does not fit, they will go on to discover content that is meaningful and nuanced. For instance, The Boston Tea Party not only describes the actual tea dump but explains why tea itself was so important, a good lesson for helping readers understand the many influences that go into political events. Most of the illustrations in the series are in black-and-white. Sidebars and illustrations are lined and/or shaded in green and orange. VERDICT The title is a misfit, but the content is top-notch.

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