Maps, photographs, and text provide an introduction to Germany, exploring the country's history, geography, culture, government, cuisine, languages, economy, and holidays.
a story based on the life of holocaust survivor Anita Dittman
Lawton, Wendy
2004
The daughter of a German and a Jew, Anita's dreams of becoming a famous ballerina are crushed by increasing Nazi persecution, but she is sustained, even while in a Nazi work camp, by her strong Christian faith and the conviction that she will one day be reunited with her mother and sister.
Presents information on the geography and climate, history, natural resources, economy, and people of Germany, focusing on changes since the reunification of East and West Germany.
Examines the mass murders committed by the Nazi and Stalinist regimes, describing how the killings were more widespread than many believed, and explores how those crimes influenced other events in modern history.
Examines the life of Adolf Hitler, discussing his childhood, attempts to become an artist, family, anti-Semitic views, World War I service, oratory skills, rise to power, rule, downfall, and other related topics.
Chronicles the lives of first cousins King George V of Britain, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with a focus on the years leading up to World War I and the aftermath.
Investigates the Nazi plans for world domination through control of Europe, explains how and why they lost sight of their goal, and speculates on what the world might have been like if they had been successful.
