What is War? (My World)($17.99Value)

Description

What is War? is a book designed to offer a simple answer to all the questions kids might ask when hearing about war and conflict. Why do countries or different ideological groups fight? What are the key points between different types of conflict? Is there such a thing as a just war? What are the tools used to wage war, from weapons to propaganda? How can we end wars, and who are the real winners and losers? This book tells the reader through clear explanations punctuated by historical and contemporary examples what war is and how it can be prevented. It is part of a series of books for children designed to provide them with all the information they need to understand the complex world we live in. From the award-winning illustrator of the bestselling My First Book of Quantum Physics - Introduces children aged 8 and up to complex global social issues in a sensitive and balanced way - Characterful illustrations appropriate for the readership and subject matter - Easy-to-follow, bite-size text - Includes a case study on the war in Ukraine “…a dense, informative and engaging book that is unflinchingly honest about human nature. The graphic illustrations are bold and eye-catching, while the case studies of Ukraine and Syria are fascinating, if necessarily simplified.” —Reading Matters Guide "These two books [ What is War?  and  Migrants ] brilliantly break down these huge topics and look at war and its combination of causes through infographics and bitesize descriptions." —Wrd About Books "...highly illustrated informative guides [ What is War?  and  Migrants ]...This book is dense with information but presented in an attractive, accessible way...A useful tool for children aged nine upwards, and adults!" —More About Books " There is information packed onto every double spread, but the clean lines between illustrations and paragraphs allow the reader to read at length or to skim and scan between information that is inset." — Just Imagine "Another fascinating [non-fiction] book from Button Books and Eduard Altarriba.  What is War?  holds the answers to many questions regarding the origins, reasons and consequences of war. It takes what could be a frightening and worrying topic for children and clearly and calmly expands and unpicks the different questions they are most likely to have...It's a very powerful book—so interesting and informative, with time also taken to provide an excellent glossary, and written with each word carefully considered to give the reader a true understanding of all that they read.” — Reading Zone "As a parent to two young children...topics inevitably arise that are challenging to explain. It is hard to break some of the realities of our world to my [children]...I am grateful these two books [ What is War?  and  Migrants ] exist for conversations around migrants and war.” —@picturebookrecommendations "The illustrations in [ What is War?  and  Migrants ] are fantastic. They are clear, diverse and very powerful. These [books] have been integral to us having challenging and sensitive conversations about so much that is happening across the world right now." —@inclusive_childrens_books  "Both [ Migrants  and  What is War? ] paint vivid pictures about our history...Great resources for #homeschooling & classroom." — @stylishmodernmotherhood  "Both of these books are, sadly, hugely topical right now. In  Migrants , this sometimes emotive subject is explored in a matter of fact [way]...The author covers the topic thoroughly yet succinctly, posing questions and answering them, progressing logically from one explanation to the next...The same is true of  What Is War?  which is equally well-designed and illustrated...I would strongly recommend adding both titles to upper primary class collections." — Red Reading Hub  “War is a difficult and tricky topic to discuss with kids and if you need help to talk to kids about it then you need to read this book…” — @maistorybooklibrary "Both books [ What is War?  and  Migrants ] offer simple answers to all the questions children might ask when hearing about war and conflict." — @the_treasure_outdoors  " What is War?  and  Migrants  are comprehensive guides to conflict and immigration, two vitally important topics for children to understand, especially given their prevalence in today's society and the media right now." — @raising_bookworms "In a visually striking graphic format, they tackle important issues and give clarity to complex and diverse topics...Both [ What is War?  and  Migrants ] have excellent use of subject specific vocabulary and comprehensive glossaries." — @mrsbrownsbookbox   "This book tells the reader through clear explanations punctuated by historical and contemporary examples what war is and how it can be prevented." — @father_teacher_reader   "These two books [ What is War?  and  Migrants ] are brilliant in helping young children understand more about these two important concepts. They are laid out in a clear, accessible way with