TY - BOOK AU - Zuchora-Walske,Christine TI - The Berlin Wall T2 - Essential events AV - DD881 .Z83 2014 U1 - 943.087 23 PY - 2014///] CY - Minneapolis, MN PB - ABDO Publishing Company KW - Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989 KW - Juvenile literature KW - Cold War KW - Berlin (Germany) KW - History KW - 1945-1990 KW - Germany KW - History 1945-1990 KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1: Escape From East Berlin -- 2: Postwar Berlin -- 3: A State Divided -- 4: Wall of Shame -- 5: Life in West Berlin -- 6: Life in East Berlin -- 7: Changing Times -- 8: The Fall of the Wall -- 9: A Changing World -- Timeline -- Essential Facts -- Glossary -- Additional Resources -- Source Notes -- Index -- About the Author N2 - This title examines an important historic event--the Berlin Wall's division of the city of Berlin, Germany, from the building of the wall to its destruction. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores why the wall was built, what it was like living in a divided city, and why the wall was torn down. Also discussed is the political context behind the wall, including the events in Germany following World War II and the tensions between capitalism and communism during the Cold War. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO UR - https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=657394 UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=657394 ER -