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This book shines a light on the disturbing practice of recruiting children into conflicts. Around 250,000 child soldiers are participating in conflicts around the world today. Many are… More →
Children During Conflicts
Children in conflict zones experience life-threatening situations and witness violence. They are killed or injured; some are forced to fight; many are orphaned. This important series helps show the significant ways in which conflicts shape and change children's lives, impacting their families, their physical and mental health, and their futures. Extension questions encourage readers to think critically, make connections, and reflect. Perspectives boxes feature people affected by conflict. Each book highlights efforts by organizations to protect and aid children trapped in conflicts, along with suggestions on ways to support their work. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
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According to UNICEF, an agency dedicated to helping children, 13.7 million children around the world are refugees, and an additional 22.8 million children are displaced within their own… More →
This informative book describes the dangers and instability of living in a conflict zone, especially for children. Simple things like education and having enough food, medicine, and safe… More →
This interesting book describes the impact conflicts have had on children's lives throughout history. Some served in the military, from the early warrior state of Sparta to religious crusades More →