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Desert storm--the first Persian Gulf War in American history -
Debra McArthur.
Table of contents
Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Publishers, 2004.
128 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Annotations:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-125) and index.
Baghdad blasted -- Rumors of war -- Preparing for war -- Raising the shield -- Ready...set...wait -- War from the air -- One hundred hours to victory -- Incomplete victory?
Recounts the 1991 military action of the United States and its allies against the forces of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, relating historical reasons for the war and reactions of combatants.
Best Books:
- Middle and Junior High School Library Catalog, Ninth Edition, 2005 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Horn Book Guide:
- Fall 2004 Nonfiction-History Rating 5, Marginal, seriously flawed, but with some redeeming quality.
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Middle Grade
Book Level 8.3
Accelerated Reader Points 4
Reviews:
- Meredith Kiger, Ph.D. (Children's Literature)
Part of the "In American History" series, this edition gives an account of the 1991 armed conflict between Iraq and the United Nation's Coalition forces lead by the United States. Aimed at middle-school students, the text provides a rather one-sided description of the events that took place following Sadam Hussein invasion of Kuwait. Using a timeline approach and personal eye-witness accounts, the text describes the political and historical events that led to the initial attack on Iraq, the main military events that occurred between January and March of 1991 and the eventual cease-fire and return home of coalition forces. Black-and-white photos and maps and drawings add interest to the account. The story is written like an adventure meant to depict war as exciting and does not educate young people on the horrific social and fiscal costs to both sides of any armed conflict. While some ecological disasters are mentioned, the book's take on the conflict provides no opportunities for young people to use the information to discuss alternatives to war or to learn about people different from themselves. A timeline, bibliography and index are included. 2004, Enslow Publications, $20.95. Ages 10 to 13.Horn Book (The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2004)
Unlike previous books in this series, these two volumes, each of which highlights a military battle or war, are more dependent on readers already having solid background information on the topics. A scattering of small black-and-white photographs in both books don't do much to further engagement with the texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. (In American History series). Category: Nonfiction-History. 2004, Enslow, 128pp, $20.95. Ages 9 to 12. Rating: 5: Marginal, seriously flawed, but with some redeeming quality. Series:
- In American history
Subjects:
- Persian Gulf War, 1991 Juvenile literature.
Persian Gulf War, 1991.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | DS79.723 .M38 2004 |
2003013460 |
956.7044/2 |
0766021491 9780766021495 |