World War I: Why They Fought

by Rebecca Rissman

Overview

Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria spark World War I? How did a sinking ship and a telegram convince the United States to join the fight? How did patriotism and brotherhood motivate soldiers in the trenches? From the battlefields of France to the Russian Revolution, World War I: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind World War I from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were they fighting for?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756552879
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	09/01/2015
Series:	What Were They Fighting For?
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	39 MB
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Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Rebecca Rissman is an award-winning children’s author and editor. Her writing has been praised by School Library Journal, Booklist, Creative Child Magazine, and Learning Magazine. She has written more than 200 books about history, culture, science, and art. She lives in Chicago, Illinois with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys yoga, reading, and cooking.