What Was the Holocaust?

"What Was the Holocaust?" provides an accessible and sensitive overview of one of history's most unimaginable events for elementary school readers. It details the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, the progression of anti-Jewish laws, the establishment of ghettos, and ultimately, the "Final Solution." The book is carefully crafted to present essential information without overwhelming young readers, using clear language and supporting illustrations. It aims to educate children about this critical period, fostering understanding and empathy while emphasizing the importance of remembering history and standing against prejudice.

"A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event--the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps--six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, whose rabid anti-Semitism led first to humiliating anti-Jewish laws, then to ghettos all over Eastern Europe, and ultimately to the Final Solution. She presents just enough information for an elementary-school audience in a readable, well-researched book that covers one of the most horrible events in history. Includes a letter from the editor and series creator, Jane O'Connor"--