This engaging nonfiction chapter book provides a comprehensive look at the Berlin Wall, covering its origins in post-WWII Berlin, the Cold War tensions, and the anti-communist pressures that led to its collapse. Author Danielle Smith-Llera combines on-point historical photographs with strong narration to make complex history accessible for children aged 4-11. The book highlights the fall of the wall as a powerful symbol of democracy and freedom. An exciting feature is the Capstone 4D augmented reality app, which offers additional video clips of the event, enhancing the reading experience and bringing history to life. It's an excellent resource for school projects or for any child curious about significant world events.
"On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Berlin Wall to life. Kids will learn about the partition of Berlin after WWII, the cold war tensions between the US and the USSR that led to the building of the wall, and the anti-communist pressures that led it to fall. The fall of the wall would become a symbol of democracy and freedom. Readers will understand the significance behind this event through text and clips of the event itself via the Capstone 4D augmented reality app"--