world war, 1914-1918

Explores the role President Woodrow Wilson played in the United States entering World War I, discussing the causes of the war, the different leaders and more.

"So who really started the war? The purpose of this history book is not to point fingers because the World War 1 is long over. Rather, it is educate children of the decisions and the key players who started the fight that ended so many lives"--Provided by publisher.

From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict--each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war.

"Discover how pigeons were trained for use in World Wars I and II. Learn about some of their most daring flights, and find out what other ways pigeons and humans work together.".

"Engaging images accompany information about World War I. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

Provides a brief history of World War I, describing the history of the countries involved, the military leaders, how the war started, important battles, new weaponry, the casualties and devastation, and how the war ended. Includes timelines and black-and-white photographs.

"Learn about the events that led to the first battles of WWI all the way through the war's final hours. This book asks readers to examine primary source stories, photographs, artwork, and literature produced by people involved in the war to explore a complete picture of a global conflict that still resonates around the world 100 years after it ended"--Provided by publisher.

"[An adaptation for] young readers [of] . . . the true story of the young women exposed to the 'wonder drug' radium and their struggle for justice"--Provided by publisher.

"The first American pilots to fight in World War One flew for the French military. France created a squadron of volunteer Americans called the Lafayette Escadrille (named after the . . . Marquis de Lafayette). This book is about that volunteer squadron: How they got into the French military. How they learned to fly. How they fought--and died. And how these American pilots would go down in history with other legendary flying aces like the Red Baron and his Flying Circus"--Provided by publisher.

"Based on a true story, this historical novel focuses on Edith Cavell's work as a nurse in Belgium during World War I, her involvement smuggling wounded Allied soldiers to freedom, and her eventual arrest and execution"--Provided by publisher.