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Eyewitness Vietnam War

Part of DK Eyewitness

Author DK
$5.99 US
DK. | DK Children
On sale Apr 22, 2025 | 9798217127825
Age 9-12 years
Sales rights: US/CAN (No Open Mkt)
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Embark on a journey through time to the battlegrounds of Vietnam with this visually stunning and informative book.

With the 50th anniversary of the war's end as a backdrop, this book provides a poignant reflection on the conflict's lasting legacy, offering insights into the strategies, battles, and personal stories that defined the era.

Discover the roots of the conflict, from colonial struggles to Cold War tensions, and how these shaped the Vietnam War's course. Engage with eye-opening visuals, including maps, photographs, and personal artifacts that illustrate the war's impact on soldiers and civilians alike. Learn about the significant battles, strategies, and political movements that influenced the war's outcome and its aftermath. Understand the war's global implications, including its effects on American society, Vietnamese culture, and international relations.

Eyewitness Vietnam War is the perfect resource for students, teachers, and history enthusiasts seeking to grasp the full scope of the Vietnam War's significance.
  • WINNER
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
  • WINNER
    Oppenheim Toy Portfolio: Gold Seal
  • WINNER
    Parents' Choice Award
  • WINNER
    Society of School Librarians International (SSLI): Social Studies

"This wide ranging resource, which holds appeal for readers well beyond the target audience, should reinforce DK's reputation for publishing visually captivating, dependable nonfiction." — Booklist

"The folks at DK have almost single-handedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children." — Newsweek

"A mini museum between the covers of a book." — The New York Times

"These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers." — School Library Journal

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Embark on a journey through time to the battlegrounds of Vietnam with this visually stunning and informative book.

With the 50th anniversary of the war's end as a backdrop, this book provides a poignant reflection on the conflict's lasting legacy, offering insights into the strategies, battles, and personal stories that defined the era.

Discover the roots of the conflict, from colonial struggles to Cold War tensions, and how these shaped the Vietnam War's course. Engage with eye-opening visuals, including maps, photographs, and personal artifacts that illustrate the war's impact on soldiers and civilians alike. Learn about the significant battles, strategies, and political movements that influenced the war's outcome and its aftermath. Understand the war's global implications, including its effects on American society, Vietnamese culture, and international relations.

Eyewitness Vietnam War is the perfect resource for students, teachers, and history enthusiasts seeking to grasp the full scope of the Vietnam War's significance.

Awards

  • WINNER
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
  • WINNER
    Oppenheim Toy Portfolio: Gold Seal
  • WINNER
    Parents' Choice Award
  • WINNER
    Society of School Librarians International (SSLI): Social Studies

Praise

"This wide ranging resource, which holds appeal for readers well beyond the target audience, should reinforce DK's reputation for publishing visually captivating, dependable nonfiction." — Booklist

"The folks at DK have almost single-handedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children." — Newsweek

"A mini museum between the covers of a book." — The New York Times

"These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers." — School Library Journal

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