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Series: Good Question


Cover art for WHY DID THE WHOLE WORLD GO TO WAR?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2013
by Martin W. Sandler, illustrated by Robert Barrett

"An elementary steppingstone, but nothing more. (Nonfiction. 10-14)"
A very simple overview of World War II. Read full book review >
Cover art for DID IT ALL START WITH A SNOWBALL FIGHT?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 7, 2012
by Mary Kay Carson, illustrated by Robert Hunt

"An entertaining though superficial introduction to the American Revolution. (Nonfiction. 8-12)"
Much of the essential history of the American Revolution is conveyed briefly through 18 questions and answers. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT SANK THE WORLDS BIGGEST SHIP?
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 3, 2012
by Mary Kay Carson, illustrated by Mark Elliott

"A promising start to a new series. (Nonfiction. 7-11)"
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, this volume inaugurates a new series that employs a question-and-answer format to convey essential information. Read full book review >