War Told Through Artifacts
War Told Through Artifacts
Reading Level: 8
Interest Level: 7-12
Artifacts can tell us much about wars of the past, from the conditions on the
battlefield to high-level strategy to the experience of everyday citizens. This
series showcases dozens of objects from World War I and World War II that
contributed to the war effort and international relations. New weapons and
vehicles, from heavy tanks to rocket missiles, are highlighted, as well as other
technological breakthroughs, such as prosthetic limbs and penicillin.
Significant documents are also discussed, including the Zimmerman telegram and
Hitler's directive to invade Poland.
Each Book Contains:
? Detailed
description of the items that place them in historical context
? Photographs
of the items
Curriculum Connections:
? Aligns with the C3 Framework for
Social Studies, especially Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using
Evidence
? Allows students to integrate evidence from multiple primary
sources and make informed arguments about historical events
