The Vietnam War
Subtitle: 12 things to know
By: by Jill Sherman
Series: America at war; America at war
Publisher: 12-Story Library
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781632352675; 9781632353177
Subjects: Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Juvenile literature
Other titles: Vietnam War, twelve things to know
Description: "Takes readers on a historical journey with 12 engaging chapters about the Vietnam War. With colorful spreads featuring the wars critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline, the book provides a holistic view of the event."--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Grades 4-6.
Table of contents: title: Nations fight for control of Indochina colonies; title: Ho Chi Minh establishes a communist Vietnam; title: US presidents follow Truman Doctrine; title: Tonkin Incident prompts Johnson to military action; title: Unique tactics and technologies used in Vietnam; title: US sustains assault on North Vietnam; title: Viet Cong go underground; title: North Vietnam launches the Tet Offensive; title: Anti-war movement grows in the united states; title: Saigon falls to the North Vietnamese; title: Vietnam War is considered a US loss; title: As Vietnam recovers, refugees flee; title: Key dates.