"The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler"

The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler
Author: James Cross Giblin
Illustrator: None
Genre: Chapter Book
Subgenre: History, Biography
Theme: Holocaust, Life of a Villian
Primary/Secondary Characters: Adolf Hitler
Date of Publication: Year 2002
Publishing Company: Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin
Award: Robert F. Sibert Award Winner

Summary: This books discusses the rise and fall of the most dangerous and destructive twentieth-century dictator, Adolf Hitler. The story begins with Hitler's birth and growth in Austria, and follows his years as a WWI soldier and his abilities as a political orator. The book discusses Hitler's gradual rise to power, as well as his associations with the Nazi Party. and his current political and economic conditions at the time. It outlines Hitler's life and career, and at times focuses on his commitment to Lebensraum (what is described as the additional "living space" for Germany) which triggered the series of invasions that pushed the world into another war, WWII. Hitler was a gifted individual that did not put his talents to proper use, and ended up ruining the lives of many. Hitlers actions had forever impacted the world, as his cruelty and inhumane acts were unfathomable by many, if not all. This could be used in the classroom when teaching history, especially the Holocaust. This early twentieth century happening has impacted the world forever, and children are to know about this important, yet horribly cruel event in their history. No child under the age of about seventh grade should be exposed to this book, as its gruesome details `and truthful acts would scare a young student. Many projects and papers could be based off this Bibliography and students could use its strong content in many ways.