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Books with author Myra Immell

  • The Creation of the State of Israel

    Myra Immell

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 16, 2009)
    Using primary and secondary sources, background information about the events surrounding the establishment of Israel are presented.
  • The Cuban Missile Crisis

    Myra Immell

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 10, 2010)
    Each volume opens with background information -- including primary source material -- covering the periods leading up to, during and after the event. Then, each volume offers an in-depth, multinational perspective on the controversies surrounding the event and the current implications or long-lasting effects. Each volume concludes with first-person narratives from people who lived through or were directly impacted by the event.
  • Uganda

    Myra Immell

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 19, 2012)
    The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; This title explores genocide and persecution in Uganda, including the historical/cultural background of events from the early 1970s to the twenty-first century. Issues surrounding events such as the despotic rule of Idi Amin, Milton Obote, and Yoweri Museveni and genocidal acts committed by government and rebel forces throughout the latter half of the 1900s and the early 2000s. Personal narratives from people touched by the events in Uganda, including a Ugandan exile terrorized under Idi Amin’s government and a young girl abducted and forced to fight for the rebel group the Lord’s Resistance Army.; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and other readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history.Each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and other instances of extreme persecution. Individual volumes address an event or series of events in a nation, region, or people’s history, and include historical background, writings about the relevant issues and controversies, and first-person narratives. By providing primary sources, as well as analysis of crucial issues, these volumes help develop critical thinking skills and encourage global connections; they also support key curriculum standards in a variety of areas, including history, English language arts and social science. The text is enhanced by an annotated table of contents; a foreword written by an expert in the field of genocide studies; a chronology; detailed illustrations and photographs; features for classroom use, including analytical exercises, writing prompts, and group activities; a glossary; an annotated list of organizations to contact; an annotated list of reports, treaties, resolutions, and judicial decisions; a bibliography; and a comprehensive subject index.Those who study genocide, crimes against humanity, and persecution struggle to comprehend and explain the enormity and brutality of such acts. The Genocide and Persecution series explores events from many angles, equipping readers with the tools to achieve a greater understanding of these atrocities.
  • Japan's 2011 Natural Disasters and Nuclear Meltdown

    Myra Immell

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, April 11, 2014)
    This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; Perspective on Modern World History: Japan's 2011 Natural Disasters and Nuclear Meltdown explores the events surrounding Japan's 2011 natural disasters and nuclear meltdown, providing background information on the events, examining related controversies, ; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp
  • Lost Civilizations - The Han Dynasty

    Myra Immell

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Aug. 30, 2002)
    Han emperors ruled ancient China for more than 400 years. Under their rule, education, the arts, and the sciences grew in importance, and China came to rival the Roman Empire in power and in size.
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  • Uganda

    Myra Immell

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 19, 2012)
    The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; This title explores genocide and persecution in Uganda, including the historical/cultural background of events from the early 1970s to the twenty-first century. Issues surrounding events such as the despotic rule of Idi Amin, Milton Obote, and Yoweri Muse; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and
  • The Dissolution of the Soviet Union

    Myra Immell

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, March 1, 2010)
    This new series presents high school students with multiple points of view on momentous events in modern world history, with an emphasis on non-U.S. perspectives, offering basic historical information about a significant event, examining the controversies surrounding the event and providing first-person narratives from people who lived through or were impacted by the event.
  • Homeschooling

    Myra Immell

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 19, 2008)
    Immell, Myra
  • Turning Points in World History - World War II

    Myra Immell

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, May 1, 2001)
    From the rise of Nazism to the dropping of atomic bombs over Japan, this anthology examines the causes, battles, and aftermath of World War II.
  • The Mccarthy Era

    Myra Immell

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, April 15, 2011)
    This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; ; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp
  • The Cuban Revolution

    Myra Immell

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 8, 2013)
    This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; Provides historical background and primary source material on the Cuban Revolution and explores why the Revolution was successful as well as controversies related to the Revolution. Also presents a chapter with personal narratives from people that lived t; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp
  • The Korean War

    Myra Immell

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 10, 2011)
    This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; ; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp