The Cold War

ISBN-10: 0743906721
ISBN-13: 9780743906722
Author: Conklin, Wendy
Interest Level: 4-8
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Publication Date: October 2007

Copyright: 2007

Page Count: 32

Series: Primary Source Readers

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Interest Level

Grades 4-8

Reading Level

Guided Reading: W
Lexile: 730L
Accelerated Reader Level: 5.5
Accelerated Reader Points: 1.0
Grade Level Equivalent: 3

Booksource Subjects

BISAC Subjects

JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 20th Century

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Politics & Government

Description
The Cold War lasted for more than 40 years. This interesting book gives readers a look at what caused the Cold War and some of the important events from this time. The helpful glossary, index, and easy to read text allows readers to further understand such things like totalitarian government, communism, capitalism, atomic bombs, blacklisting, espionage, and arms race. The fascinating images and photos along with the vibrant scrapbook layout introduce leaders and events like the Berlin Wall, Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, Fidel Castro, and the Cuban missile crisis. This book will have children fascinated and engaged from beginning to end!