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Vietnam War / Martin Gitlin.

Gitlin, Marty. (Author).

Summary:

This book explores the causes of and events leading to the Vietnam War. Easy-to-read, engaging text discusses major battles and key figures of the war and the technology and weapons used during the war. Through primary source quotes, readers will discover the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front. Readers will learn what impact the Vietnam War had on US history and the country s development. Oversized photographs and informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Record details

ISBN: 1617838802
ISBN: 9781617838804
Physical Description: 112 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 22 x 25 cm.
Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : ABDO Publishing Company, [2014]
Copyright: ©2014

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 104) and index. Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Surprise attack - The origins of the war - Giving the green light - More troops, no closer to victory - The unseen enemy - Atrocities in Vietnam and battles at home - Withdrawal and expansion - Coming home - The war is lost.
Target Audience Note:	6789Y Childrens Plus, Inc. 1100 Lexile. 1100L Lexile