world war, 1914-1918

Twelve-year-old Isobel is unhappy about spending the summer of 1918 at her aunt's home in Hollywood with her mother and sister until her cousin, Ranger, involves the girls in creating the perfect film and, when her father returns from the war, his serious injury becomes their inspiration.

In the summer of 1914, life changed dramatically for millions of people. Europe was plunged into a devastating war that persisted for more than 4 years. This conflict, called the Great War or World War I, didn't just change the lives of the millions of soldiers who fought in it. It also had a big impact on families and children far from the frontline. Loved ones were often separated for long, difficult periods of time. This powerful volume explains the toll of the war through perceptive text, historical photographs, and insightful primary sources. Full-color photographs, Black and White Photographs, Timelines, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index.

Describes various weapons and vehicles used by the Central Powers and the Allies during World War I.

Biography of Eugene Jacques Bullard, the world's first black fighter pilot. Discusses Eugene's early life in racist Georgia and how he fled to France, joined the French Foreign Legion, learned to fly, and distinguished himself in both World War I and World War II.

This text explains to readers the buildup to, the major events of, and the legacy of "the war to end all wars" through a thrilling narrative.

This book describes World War I, including why it happened, who was involved, and the aftermath.