The Afghanistan War

Presents an overview of the Afghanistan War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Since our battle for independence from Great Britain, the US military has been involved in a civil war, regional wars, and world wars. This series helps young learners understand the biggest conflicts that have impacted our nation. Each book tells the story of a specific war, including the parties involved, stakes, key battles and strategies, and effects on civilians. Additional features include informative sidebars and captions, a timeline of events, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.