Tales of Atrocity and Resistance: First-Person Stories of Teens in the Holocaust
Taking a courageous and unsparing look at one of the darkest times in history, this series introduces readers directly to teenagers who suffered through the Holocaust, with stories of survival and resistance existing alongside earth-shattering tragedy. While the bare statistics surrounding life and death in Nazi ghettos and concentration camps are staggering, they can only go so far in communicating the depth of sheer barbarism and systematic dehumanization of men, women, and children. By viewing compelling real-life photographs and reading first-person narratives, young readers will immediately connect with the adolescent voices behind these events, feeling the full impact of their terrible losses—and their enduring spirit.• First-person accounts of adolescent life under the Nazi regime drive home the brutality of the Third Reich for today’s teenagers• Supports C3 Framework for Social Studies’ emphasis on the use and examination of primary sources• Both black-and-white and full-color photographs show real faces behind the stories, making a genuine impact on readers• Detailed Chronology, Chapter Notes, and Further Reading sections offer in-depth information and additional resources for study
