Books with title Vietnam War

Tropical. Beautiful. Friendly. Welcome to Vietnam! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Vietnam's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn how to speak a few words in Vietnamese! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest.

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 impacted by the event. All volumes in the series include an annotated table of contents, a world map, a chronology, a glossary of key terms, a bibliography, and a subject index.

"As the Soviet Union attempted to expand the influence of communism around the world, the United States responded with a policy called 'containment' to prevent it. The war in Vietnam was a Cold War conflict that saw North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, invade South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist countries"--

Learn about the events that made America what she is today.During the 1960s and 1970s, the United States was involved in a long, bloody struggle to determine the future of Vietnam, a small nation in Southeast Asia. Back home, the war became one of the most controversial issues of the era. Millions of Americans called for peace, while others would be satisfied only with a strong military victory. This book explores the roots of the conflict, the strategies employed by U.S. military leaders, and the incredible difficulty involved in finally ending the war.

Every day we went on patrol. The Viet Cong were everywhere. Hiding in jungles. Hiding in villages. We had to find them, before they found us. These graphic and colorful 48-page books meet Common Core genre requirements and feature a fictional story, two pages of nonfiction, and two pages of activities, giving students some background knowledge necessary to understanding historical events. Using fiction to amplify history also allows students to think critically about the pas--and piques curiosity, leading to further exploration and discovery.

Topics covers in this book include: Colonial Vietnam; The French War; Cold War Conflict; Two Vietnams; The Advisors; Widening the War; Friend or Foe?; Methods of War; The South Vietnamese; Life During Wartime; The Media War; Trouble at Home; The POWs; Turning Points; Nixon’s War; A Distracted President; Talk of Peace; Coming Home; The Fall of Saigon; The Refugees; Vietnam Today; What Have We Learned?

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Vietnam. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.