THE VIETNAM WAR

Book ID/图书代码： 12580018C00039

English Summary/英文概要： In The Vietnam War, kids ages 12 to 15 explore the global conditions and history that gave rise to the Vietnam War, the reasons why the United States became increasingly embroiled in the conflict, and the varied causes of its shocking defeat. As readers learn about how the fear of the spread of communism spurred the United States to enter a war that was erupting on the other side of the world, they find themselves immersed in the mood and mindset of the Vietnam Era.

Through links to online primary sources, including speeches, letters, photos, and songs, readers become familiar with the reality of combat life for young American soldiers, the frustration of military advisors as they failed to subdue the Viet Cong, and the empty promises made by U.S. presidents to soothe an uneasy public. The Vietnam War also pays close attention to the development of a massive antiwar movement and counterculture that divided the country into “hawks” and “doves.” In-depth essential questions help middle schoolers analyze primary sources and develop their own evidence-supported views on a range of issues.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 在长达20年的冲突中，超过58000名美国军人在潮湿的丛林和泥泞的河流中丧生。但是为什么呢?他们为什么而战?世界上最强大的军队怎么会被一个贫穷的小国打败呢? 在《越南战争》中，12至15岁的孩子探索了引发越南战争的全球条件和历史，美国越来越多地卷入这场战争的原因，以及令人震惊的失败的各种原因。本书也密切关注大规模反战运动和反主流文化的发展，这种运动将美国分成了“鹰派”和“鸽派”。

Awards/获奖情况："The Vietnam war was the nightmare of my high school and college years, and I later covered post-war Vietnam as a foreign correspondent. This fine history gives today’s students both a clear overview of the conflict and the historical context to understand how it began and what its legacy has been." - Tom Heneghan, Reuters bureau chief in Bangkok for Thailand and Indochina in the late 1980s.

"A great introduction to the Vietnam War for young readers. Diggs’ book is clear, readable, and engaging. She takes an important but challenging topic and treats it with fairness and sensitivity."-- Matthew Masur, Associate Professor of History, St. Anselm College, Co-editor of Understanding and Teaching the Vietnam War (UW Press).

About the Author/作者介绍： 中文推介/Sandy2021-8-6

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