The Afghanistan War

by Max Winter

Overview

Presents an overview of the Afghanistan War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503880528
Publisher:	Stride
Publication date:	01/01/2024
Series:	Fighting for Freedom
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,092,820
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Max Winter has written and edited many books about social studies and science for young readers. The subjects of these books have ranged from the Statue of Liberty to building one's own radio.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Morning Battle 4

Chapter 2 How the War Began 8

Chapter 3 The Long Struggle 12

Chapter 4 The Ongoing War 18

Chapter 5 Rebuilding Afghanistan 24

Timeline 30

Glossary 312

To Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2024

Gr 1–3—Basic overviews of wars involving the United States are featured in these eight volumes. Each title includes background, battles, personalities involved, and conclusions. Readers learn about Washington's strategy during the American Revolution, how slavery was a primary factor in the Civil War, that the United States entered World War I due to attacks on shipping, and the progression of World War II in Europe and the Pacific. The United States' involvement in the conflicts between the divided countries of Korea and Vietnam is covered in those titles. Likewise, the events up to and including the Gulf War and The Afghanistan War are neatly presented. Illustrations and photographs are provided to enhance the text. Each volume contains age-appropriate information, although some errors may throw off readers. The Civil War mistakenly refers to Atlanta as the capital of Georgia in 1864. In World War II a photograph of a destroyer is mislabeled as a battleship. World War II also omits references to the campaigns in Africa, Italy, and much of the Pacific, thus rendering this volume less comprehensive than the others. VERDICT Excepting the volume on World War II, these volumes provide adequate introductions of the wars to younger audiences and should be considered for purchase where collections need to be refreshed.

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