World War II
(Set of 8)
$95.60 – $199.60
World War II was one of the defining events of the 20th century. This informative series helps readers understand the events that caused the war, the many parts of life the conflict affected, the key battles, and the lasting impacts the war had around the world. Each book includes historic photos, two “A Closer Look” special features, as well as a table of contents, infographics, critical thinking questions, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Description
World War II was one of the defining events of the 20th century. This informative series helps readers understand the events that caused the war, the many parts of life the conflict affected, the key battles, and the lasting impacts the war had around the world. Each book includes historic photos, two “A Closer Look” special features, as well as a table of contents, infographics, critical thinking questions, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Correlation with Curriculum Standards
Reviews
“A series that will circulate often and be especially useful for class units on the war and its effects.” — School Library Journal
World War II in Eastern Europe: A 2022 Junior Library Guild Selection
Title Details
Aftermath of World War II
$11.95 – $24.95
This book describes the immediate impacts and long-term changes brought about by World War II, from changes in borders and governments to individuals’ daily lives. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9. Preview this book.
Description
This book describes the immediate impacts and long-term changes brought about by World War II, from changes in borders and governments to individuals’ daily lives. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2023
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 940
F&P: Y
Lexile: 720L
Teacher Resources
Causes of World War II
$11.95 – $24.95
This book describes the events and alliances that led up to World War II, including the reasons that various nations joined the fight. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9. Preview this book.
Description
This book describes the events and alliances that led up to World War II, including the reasons that various nations joined the fight. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2023
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 940
F&P: Y
Lexile: 690L
Teacher Resources
The Holocaust
$11.95 – $24.95
This book describes the rise of anti-Semitism in Germany and the Nazi regime’s systematic killing of six million Jews. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9. Preview this book.
Description
This book describes the rise of anti-Semitism in Germany and the Nazi regime’s systematic killing of six million Jews. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2023
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 940
F&P: Y
Lexile: 720L
Teacher Resources
The US Home Front During World War II
$11.95 – $24.95
This book describes the ways that World War II affected production and daily life in the United States, as well as government programs for rationing, censorship, and propaganda. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9. Preview this book.
Description
This book describes the ways that World War II affected production and daily life in the United States, as well as government programs for rationing, censorship, and propaganda. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2023
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 940
F&P: Y
Lexile: 730L
Teacher Resources
Weapons of World War II
$11.95 – $24.95
This book describes the weapons that were used and invented during World War II, including tanks, planes, and the atomic bomb. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9. Preview this book.
Description
This book describes the weapons that were used and invented during World War II, including tanks, planes, and the atomic bomb. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2023
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 940
F&P: X
Lexile: 750L
Teacher Resources
World War II in Eastern Europe
$11.95 – $24.95
This book describes the key battles that took place on the Eastern Front during World War II, including the Battle of Stalingrad, which was longest and deadliest battle of the war. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9. Preview this book.
Description
This book describes the key battles that took place on the Eastern Front during World War II, including the Battle of Stalingrad, which was longest and deadliest battle of the war. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2023
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 940
F&P: X
Lexile: 730L
Teacher Resources
World War II in the Pacific
$11.95 – $24.95
This book describes the key events that took place in the Pacific theater during World War II, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battles of Midway and Okinawa. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9. Preview this book.
Description
This book describes the key events that took place in the Pacific theater during World War II, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battles of Midway and Okinawa. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2023
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 940
F&P: Y
Lexile: 740L
Teacher Resources
World War II in Western Europe
$11.95 – $24.95
This book describes the key events that took place on the Western Front during World War II, including the Axis advance, the liberation of France, and the invasion of Germany. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9. Preview this book.
Description
This book describes the key events that took place on the Western Front during World War II, including the Axis advance, the liberation of France, and the invasion of Germany. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two “A Closer Look” special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2023
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 940
F&P: Y
Lexile: 760L