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4-6Eyewitness to World War II series.
Key tragedies of World War II involving the persecution of Jews and Japanese Americans are analyzed for causation and lasting impact. The books bring the era to life for middle-grade readers via many first-person accounts, period photographs, and illuminating sidebars of additional relevant information. Extensive back matter makes them suitable for both assignments and general information-seeking. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Eyewitness to World War II titles: Japanese American Internment and Kristallnacht.