This series takes a detailed look at the course of events that led up to World War II and the conflict's lasting impact on the world. Readers will learn how the worldwide economic boom and bust combined with the hardship and humiliation placed upon Germany after the end of World War I led to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Documents, artifacts, and first-hand accounts help young readers relate to the subject. Sidebars, short biographies, fact boxes, timelines, and stimulating text-dependent questions will keep readers engaged and motivated.