The Berlin Wall: Comes Crashing Down (Great Moments in History)

The Berlin Wall: Comes Crashing Down (Great Moments in History)

In August 1961, a wall was built through the heart of Berlin to keep East Germans from crossing over to West Germany. For the next 28 years, East German border guards had orders to fire on anyone attempting to escape over the wall. But on November 9, 1989, word of a policy change electrified the citizens of East Berlin. Soon, huge crowds gathered, and the massive concrete wall came tumbling down! What led up to the crowds bringing down the Berlin Wall, and what was this momentous event’s enduring legacy? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why the fall of the Berlin Wall is among the greatest moments in history. The Great Moments in History series brings pivotal events to life for young readers, blending historical accuracy with an exciting graphic format. The Berlin Wall Comes Crashing Down offers a riveting look at a wall that divided Germany in two for 28 years. The Christmas Truce of World War I reveals fascinating details of the ceasefire between en­emies during Christmas 1914 and how they laid down their arms to celebrate the holiday together. In Marian Anderson Sings for a Nation, readers will journey through this inspiring woman's life, from trials and rejection to huge moments, including singing in front of the Lin­coln Memorial in 1939. The Wright Brothers Take Flight tells the story of the Wright Brothers' perseverance to see their airplane take off in December 1903. The vibrant, action-packed illustrations provide a visual context that enhances the storytelling, while the concise text delivers historical facts in an engaging, relatable manner. These stories teach powerful lessons about hope, perseverance, and humanity. Each title also includes extra, bulleted facts about these significant events, a glossary of words, and more resources for curious readers. Perfect for sparking curiosity and conversations about history, this series ensures that young readers not only learn about the past but also connect with its enduring significance. A must-have for budding historians and curi­ous minds.--Alana Jara "Booklist" Agnieszka Biskup is a writer and editor based in Chicago. She is a former science editor at the Boston Globe as well as a Knight Fellow at MIT, where she studied science journalism. She served as managing editor of the children's magazine Muse and has written numerous children's books in addition to many articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Her books have received awards from Learning magazine, the Association of Educational Publishers, the Society of School Librarians International, and have been chosen as Junior Library Guild selections. She is also a winner of the 2015 American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award in the Writing for Children category. After sinking a huge chunk of their childhood into games like Starcraft and Age of Empires, Alex initially set their sights on becoming a video game concept artist, but fell in love with children's book illustration while studying illustration at the University of Lincoln. They have a passion for all things science fiction thanks to their love of video games and many all-night marathons of Doctor Who and Mystery Science Theatre 3000 as a student. Alex finds the real-world history behind these worlds fascinating and has relished bringing the achievements of historical heroes to life in their art. They now live in Brighton amongst a growing collection of modded retro games consoles, and two mischievous cats, Zira and Crowley.