Describes the war experiences of five survivors of World War I, including an American pilot, a Russian peasant, an African warrior, an American soldier who served in Great Britain, and a German U-boat commander.
When Archie is given a scrapbook for his tenth birthday in 1914, he chronicles the next four years of his life using documents, artifacts, and comic strips.
Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master.
Brief biographies of four English poets--Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, and Isaac Rosenberg--all of whom saw action in World War I and became poetic spokesmen for their fellow soldiers.
Ellen Wilkins must leave the safety of her home and family as the fighting of World War I threatens their village, placing Ellen close to the danger of the front lines and causing her to fear for her brother's life.
Presents a photographic introduction to World War I, discussing events that led to the conflict, and providing information about the conduct of the war, the lives of enlisted men, and the armistice and peace.
An introduction to the history of World War I that discusses the causes of the conflict, the first to involve many different countries from around the world; describes conditions in the trenches; and includes eyewitness accounts, quotations, photographs, and time line.
Discusses the role of airplanes in World War I, and features a spotters' guide to military aircraft developed over the course of the conflict. Includes illustrations and a glossary.
Examines key events that led to the U.S. involvement in World War I, and includes quotations, photographs, and comments from people involved in the war, opinions from professional historians, and a chronology.
