{"product_id":"vietnam-9780823442744","title":"Vietnam","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn accessible and authoritative account of what led to the Vietnam War and its legacies from Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith prose that is clear, concise, and enthralling, Russell Freedman presents a detailed history of the Vietnam war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning with an overview of Vietnam's long fight for independence from the Chinese, the French, and the Japanese, Freedman then untangles the puzzling and catastrophic decisions that led to U.S. boots on the ground. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCoverage includes the French war in Vietnam, the rise of Ho Chi Minh, the fall of President Diem, the Tonkin Gulf, the Tet Offensive, the My Lai massacre, the bombing of Cambodia, and the fall of Saigon, as well as the U.S. anti-war movement. Freedman concludes with a hopeful epilogue on modern Vietnam. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book includes nearly 100 historic photographs and illustrations, as well as candid photographs showcasing the state of Vietnam today. A glossary, source notes, bibliography, and index are included. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA CCBC Choices Title\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRussell Freedman (1929-2018) transformed non-fiction for children through his insightful narrative, comprehensive research, careful selection of photographs, and deep understanding of his subject matter. He was well known for his riveting biographies and masterful accounts of the history of the United States. One of the most honored writers for children, his many awards include the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award and a National Humanities Medal. Major works include \u003ci\u003eFreedom Walkers, Lincoln: A Photobiography, Because They Marched, The Wright Brothers: How They Invented The Airplane. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503942832402,"sku":"9780823442744","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a8683763-ba20-4ccd-a52f-91f25484b000.jpg?v=1730805551","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/vietnam-9780823442744","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}