Studying wars is not one of my favorite subjects. Ancient battles can hold appeal, such as Ancient Grecian battles, knights in armor, or great conquerors such as Alexander the Great. They are so far removed from the type of wars waged today, they seem like fairy stories as we listen to them via our History Curriculum on Audio book. But, getting into modern times, especially teaching about modern wars, can be difficult to discuss. It’s hard for kids to understand why people fight each other and cause so much suffering. It’s hard for me to understand! These are some good books if you are studying modern wars in your homeschooling or have a kid who is interested in learning more or the subject of war.
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Kids books about modern wars
List of books for teaching about modern wars
The Civil War for Kids: A History with 21 Activities
World War II for Kids: A History with 21 Activities
Number the Stars: A Newbery Award Winner
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
The Wall (Reading Rainbow Books)
The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain (Caldecott Honor Book)
Joseph Stalin (A Wicked History)
Frightful First World War (Horrible Histories)
Trenches (Horrible Histories Handbooks)
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