Inquire and investigate about the Holocaust through this engaging resource. Add this book to a modern history course. A quick read with tons of information and facts, this 6-chapter book incorporates primary resources, photos, links, and illustrations. There are QR codes throughout the text that will link you to first-hand accounts, country profiles, videos, and social justice sites. There is also a reference page that has the list of all these links. Every chapter has an inquire and investigate section at the end that provides activities that recap what was just read. Included within the text are timelines, quick facts that help break up the text on each page, resource pages, a glossary to help with the vocab labs, and an index. Subject matter is on a graphic topic and there are photos included. It may be wise to peruse this text before giving it to a young child to read. Pgs. 120 | pb ~Rebecca
Terrorism (Inquire & Investigate)
Description
On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania changed the global community, pushing terrorism into the spotlight, and triggering a series of world events that included the invasion of Afghanistan and the Iraq War. For many people in the United States, it was their first experience of terrorism in their home country. Terrorism is a global phenomenon that affects many people worldwide, yet it is not a new problem—terrorism has a long history dating back to ancient societies. For generations, terrorist attacks have been carried out against people of all nationalities and ethnic and religious backgrounds. Recent terrorist attacks in Belgium, California, and France demonstrate that the threat of terrorism continues and prompts many questions. Who are the terrorists? What are their motives? And how can we stop the violence?
Terrorism: Violence, Intimidation, and Solutions for Peace examines the history of terrorism, its current forms, different causes for it, the effects of terrorism on countries and communities, the psychology of recruiting, who is attracted to it, and how they become engaged. This book explores how terrorism is defined and the motives and methods behind these violent acts. It also encourages students to think critically about current and future efforts to prevent terrorist attacks. Open-minded, investigative projects encourage readers to brainstorm problem-solving strategies to prevent terrorism and to help communities recover after an event. Terrorism teaches students about a crucial topic in an objective, fact-based way that promotes empowerment and understanding.
Throughout Terrorism, stories of resilience and kindness are featured alongside realistic, respectful stories of tragedy, allowing students to perceive the harsh reality of the phenomenon without losing sight of the eternal capacity for hope. Investigations and experiments provide hands-on, problem-solving opportunities for students while links to online primary sources and other pertinent resources allow students to independently indulge their own curiosity and follow trails of academic and personal significance.
This series is a cool way for middle school-aged students to do research and form their own opinions on controversial topics in American history. Use a smartphone or tablet app to scan QR codes to find primary source documents online to inform yourself and back up your opinions. A timeline lays out the facts of the event to give an overview for the reader. The text is interesting and readable, broken up with color graphics and photos. Vocabulary is occasionally pointed out in the margins as "vocab labs." As facts are presented, questions are posed to the reader, encouraging them to form their own viewpoint. It feels like a safe way to let students use the internet for research and investigation. These would be a good introduction to research and debate. Sc, 120pp ~Sara
| Product Format: | Paperback |
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| Grades: | 5-9 |
| Brand: | Nomad Press |
| ISBN: | 9781619305960 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.3125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |