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The Holocaust: The Origins, Events, and Remarkable Tales of Survival
96 pp.
| Scholastic |
September, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-1-338-03040-2$14.99
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4-6
A large trim size and an open, scrapbook-like format with lots of compelling photos make for an accessible approach to the topic. However, the information--presented in three parts ("Coming Storm," "From War to Genocide," "Freedom and Remembrance")--is limited compared to plenty of more substantive works on the Holocaust for middle graders. The book lacks sources or suggested reading material. Glos., ind.