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World War I: Why They Fought

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title World War I: Why They Fought
Authors and Contributors      By (author) ,Rebecca Rissman
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
ISBN/Barcode 9780756551742
ClassificationsDewey:940.3
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Compass Point Books
Imprint Compass Point Books
Publication Date 1 September 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

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?

Author Biography

Rebecca Rissman is a nonfiction author and editor. She has written more than 200 books about history, science, and art. Her book Shapes in Sports earned a starred review from Booklist, and her series Animal Spikes and Spines received Learning Magazine's 2013 Teachers Choice for Children's Books. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and daughter, and enjoys hiking, yoga, and cooking.