The cold war rivalry between the united states and the soviet union lasted for decades and resulted in anticommunist suspicions and international incidents that led. The awards won by this group include the prestigious john newbery medal, the scott odell prize for historical fiction, and the national book award for young peoples literature. The first world war the great war ended in the 11th month, on the 11th day, at the 11th hour with an armistice, in 1918. The residential school diary of violet pesheens by. Middle grade fiction set in the 1960s middle grade historical fiction set from 19601969. This book is a great match for cold war andor espionage history middle grade. Contemplating the cold war from todays perspective, one aspect cannot be predicted the surprises that can emerge from documents you havent seen before. The true story of the cias secret war on nuclear trafficking by catherine collins and douglas frantz 2011 in russia and the us, more than 1,800 nuclear warheads are ready to be.
If the cuban missile crisis was the most dangerous passage of the cold war, the most dangerous moment of the cuban missile crisis was the evening of saturday, 27 october 1962, when the resolution of the crisiswar or peace appeared to hang in the balance. Ohio state university press, c2009, by eric keenaghan pdf at ohio. History mary cooksley, instructor independence high school, independence, iowa 50644 materials required. The protatgonists in the cold war were the west, led by the united states, and the eastern bloc, led by the soviet union. Buy cold war secret nuclear bunkers reprint by mccamley, nick isbn. So in that spirit, here are my ten favorite englishlanguage cold war novelsplus my favorite cold war play as a bonus pick. These books are loved by advanced fifth and sixth grade readers for their unique character voices, complex plots and themes, and high page counts. Shop childrens nonfiction history military wars books at. But for almost everyone of any age, the cold war seems in retrospect. Other important, lowlevel and highlevel ideological agents were the diplomats laurence duggan and michael. Secrets of the cold war focuses on a dark period of a silent war and offers a new perspective on the struggle between the superpowers of the world told in the words of those who were there.
Its a wonderful book to help children today understand the end of the era of the cold war, but it is also simply a good story about the complexities of relationships, friendships, governments, and life. The cold war and the middle east redresses the balance by concentrating on the policies of the local actors. On december 2, 1942, the manhattan project initiated the first selfsustaining nuclear chain reaction. The cold war spies played an important role in espionage and covert operations. Bearce provides 25 unique cold war stories, divided into 4 sections. Elementary school, high school, middle school, picture book. It looks at the politics of the region not just from the outside in but from the inside out. I am sure many will love this book but it sets its stall out very high with its own praise ahead.
Ethel greenglass worked as a clerk for some years after her graduation from high school in 1931. Inspiration software optional lab of computers for webquest. This webquest will provide information and resources for students to complete their project on the seven phases of the. Below is a sample breakdown of the post war and cold war chapter into a 5day school week. The world in uncertain times, 1950present document based essay this prentice hall dbq is designed to test your ability to work with historical documents and is based on the accompanying documents 16. But with the growing threat from moscow centre, the office has one more job for him.
Ten cold war novels worth reading council on foreign relations. Cold war secrets make book intriguing read article the. Booktopia buy the cold war books online from australias leading online bookstore. Learn more about the cold war with these novels dedicated to the time when the. Patrick allitt of emory university, these 12 fascinating lectures tie all the threads of contemporary life together and give you a rich understanding of the world. Handouts and class materials west babylon junior high school. Based on the pace of your course, you may need to adapt the lesson plan to fit your needs. By the end of the second world war he had become a highranking member. Top 10 books about the cold war fiction the guardian.
Find creative ways to get students excited about learning. Ethics of vulnerability in cuba and the united states columbus, oh. List of books and articles about cold war online research. This is a reminder of the human cost of defending freedom. Clear, concise, and compelling, the cold war is a superb primer on the subject. Fredrik logevall, university of california, santa barbara. The korean war m, o, t korean war documents and correspondence from the truman library. The green glass sea by ellen klages high school, historical fiction, middle school.
Nov 03, 2014 gaddis is americas foremost cold war historian, and when i was in graduate school, strategies of containment was required reading for its crisp assessment of how successive presidents shaped. The cold war carlos leiva westwood middle school the cold. Childrens nonfiction history military wars books alibris. In britain this is observed by special ceremonies and called armistice day. The contributors to this volume are leading scholars in the field whose interests combine international relations and middle eastern studies. Playscripts is dedicated to publishing exceptional plays and musicals specifically written for student actors.
It can be hard for 10, 11, and 12yearold kids who read at a high school level to find books that meet their reading needs but are still appropriate for their age. The 1946 gouzenko affair, in which canadian spies were accused of passing secrets the the soviets in one of the first north american trials of its kind, helped to jumpstart the cold war and was the beginning of a not so healthy red paranoia that was soon to sweep the continent. The middle east occupies a special place in the history of the cold war. Set in the new cold war between putins russia and the united states. The definitive expose of soviet espionage in america cold war. Middle school social studies tci s online history alive. The best books for middle school according to my students. Jan 20, 2016 top 10 books about the cold war the long, nucleararmed standoff that followed the second world war was a terrifying parody of peace which inspired some brilliant literature tense past. May 06, 2016 now malala is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest ever nobel peace prize winner.
If you want to know the facts about the cold war, you should read. These awardwinning books of historical fiction for middle grade readers are all excellent stories. Spies gathered information in many ways, including including intercepting communications, stealing documents, setting up bugs listening devices or other means of surveillance, sabotage operations, paying informers and using doubleagents. The first thirty years offers you the chance to step back and look at the complex and everevolving story of the united states from 1990 to 2019. Carlos leiva westwood middle school the cold war the most dangerous moment.
The kgb translated in english as committee for state security, was the secret police that was. Gaddis is americas foremost cold war historian, and when i was in graduate school, strategies of containment was required reading for its crisp assessment of. In this young readers edition of her bestselling memoir, which has been reimagined specifically for a younger audience and includes exclusive photos and material, we hear firsthand the remarkable story of a girl who knew from a young age that she wanted to change the world and did. The cold war rivalry between the united states and the soviet union lasted for decades and resulted in anticommunist suspicions and international incidents that led the two superpowers to the. Ten histories of the cold war worth reading council on. Chris wiggins new book, ingalls cold war nuclear submarines, starts off with the spy tale of the uss parche, the most decorated warship in the u. Dec 01, 2016 its a wonderful book to help children today understand the end of the era of the cold war, but it is also simply a good story about the complexities of relationships, friendships, governments, and life. Be sure to see the pictures of the art installation, poppies at. On june 17, 1969, in prague, czechoslovakia, ten months after the soviet union invaded the city with tanks, the beach boys gave a concert in lucerna hall. Below is a sample breakdown of the postwar and cold war chapter into a 5day school week. It features films and documentaries inspired by historical events in the united states, including information about their educational value, ratings and appropriateness for children, and how well they represent the time periods covered. From popular oneacts to awardwinning fulllength plays and musicals, playscripts has hundreds of titles for high school theatre programs. The cold war has been researched in minute detail and written about at great length but it remains one of the most elusive and enigmatic conflicts of modern times.
A year ago she discovered the truth, that everything she believed about herself and her entire life was a lie. Top 10 books about the cold war the long, nucleararmed standoff that followed the second world war was a terrifying parody of peace which inspired some brilliant literature tense past. The legend of gus weiss, hero of the cold war, ends 11 stories below the balcony. One book that i plan on using is red scarf girl which is about the communist takeover in china. The cold war is the term used to define the period between the end of world war ii in 1945 and the ultimate collapse of the soviet union and its satellite states in 1991. However, this package of documents from the national archives shows us that archives still have the capacity to surprise us about this period in history. Im trying to put together a reading unit in my social studies class. Gaddis is americas foremost cold war historian, and when i was in graduate school, strategies of containment was required reading for its crisp assessment of how successive presidents shaped. Highly recommended for schools, libraries, and homes. Do feel free to contact us with any specific reading questions. Secrets, special missions, and hidden facts about the cia, kgb, and mi6 top secret files of history book 0 stephanie bearce 4. During a particularly nasty chapter of the cold war in the 1980s, an amazing couple from new hampshire, jim and carol orourke, took it upon themselves to set up a track ii channel for upandcomers in the united states and the soviet union to discuss our differences. Tci lessons start with a big idea essential question and incorporate graphic notetaking, groupwork, and stepbystep discovery.
Secrets behind ingallsbuilt submarines cold war spy. Korean war veterans national memorial y,m,o,t southeast of the lincoln memorial, 19 sculptures stand under the watchful eye of a sea of faces upon a granite wall. A very short introduction mcmahon has produced a commanding short narrative of a vital period in recent world history. Harold adrian russell kim philby 1 january 1912 11 may 1988 was a british intelligence officer and a double agent for the soviet union. World war ii books often focus on the events that unfolded in europe, but this story provides an important portrait of the life of a young girl in japaneseoccupied korea. A normal life, susan truly wondered if shed ever have one again. The author, formerly an expert in counterintelligence in us army europe, weaves together exciting true accounts of allies collecting enemy information in. Now malala is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest ever nobel peace prize winner. In 1963 he was revealed to be a member of the cambridge five, a spy ring which passed information to the soviet union during world war ii and in the early stages of the cold war. Share my lesson provides free the cold war lesson plans and teacher resources. Top 10 books about the cold war books the guardian. Although police with dogs waited nearby, in this dark time the american band provided a glimmer of hope. Below are some recommended books for each of the episodes in the cold war series. This book is a great match for cold war andor espionage history middle grade readers.
The neutrality of the united states of america in world war 2. According to reeds book, the blast, classified by norad as the largest. High school level quiz on cold war america from prentice hall. These include such figures as the intelligent elizabeth clever girl bentley, magicianturnedspy john mulholland, and peter lunn, a british spy who also competed in the olympics. Shock files show how us satellites prevented nuclear armageddon topsecret cold war files released for the first time reveal how nuclear armageddon was narrowly avoided. May 02, 2014 this series on great movies for teaching u. History, from the revolutionary war to the cold war, will publish on consecutive weekdays through may 2. Eric breindel studied at harvard college, the london school of economics, and. Middle grade set in the 1990s books should be published 1970 or later. The sensational cold war spy thriller by prescott, lara isbn. Would like books with a historical story true if possible not just a fact book.
Sunhee and her brother are forced to learn japanese in school and give up traces of their korean heritage and culture. Cold war history is now magazine, podcasts, blog and books. Cold war articles, games and activities learning liftoff. In the early 1950s, he enrolled at harvard business school. Top secret files the cold war is a book about the spies and other secret government agents from the cold war period. Ten cold war novels worth reading council on foreign.
A list of powerful research paper topic ideas about wwii. The cold war is starting to get cold er and to heat up with the bomb looming over all their heads. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Oct 24, 2017 world war ii books often focus on the events that unfolded in europe, but this story provides an important portrait of the life of a young girl in japaneseoccupied korea. Shock files show how us satellites prevented nuclear armageddon top secret cold war files released for the first time reveal how nuclear armageddon was narrowly avoided. Taught by esteemed professor and great courses favorite dr. What happened to the cities of hiroshima and nagasaki during the world war 2. Cold war secrets declassified files show us spy satellites. Does anyone know of any other middle school appropriate books like this. Up until that fateful day, she was an ordinary housewife who was raised in an orphanage, had attended purdue university and was happily married to a naval officer with two children. Us intelligence on the soviet union and eastern europe, 19891991, ed.