What is War?

Description

What is War? is a book designedto offer a simple answer to all the questions kids might ask when hearing aboutwar and conflict. Why do countries or different ideological groups fight?What are the key points between different types of conflict? Is there such athing as a just war? What are the tools used to wage war, from weapons topropaganda? How can we end wars, and who are the real winners and losers? This book tells the reader through clearexplanations punctuated by historical and contemporary examples what war is andhow it can be prevented. It is part of a series of books for children designedto provide them with all the information they need to understand the complexworld we live in. . From the award-winning illustrator of the bestselling My First Book of Quantum Physics . Introduces children aged 8 and up to complex global social issues in a sensitive and balanced way . Characterful illustrations appropriate for the readership and subject matter . Easy-to-follow, bite-sizetext . Includes a case study onthe war in Ukraine AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferron is a science and physics enthusiast with degrees in physics and pharmacy. Since graduation he has been teaching science to children, continuing to study physics, working in the pharmaceutical field and staring at the universe with his telescope. He now writes popular science books. Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababala, a Barcelona-based independent studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and workbooks for children that are practical and fun. 90 illustrations

Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababala, a studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and practical and fun workbooks for children. He has illustrated seven previous books published by GMC Publications: My First Book of Electromagnetism, My First Book of Microbes, My First Book of Quantum Physics, My First Book of Relativity, My First Book of the Cosmos, Discovering Architecture and Discovering Energy. Eduard lives in Barcelona, Spain.