The Korean War, by Kieran Downs
The Gulf War, by Alex Monroe
The War on Terror, by Alex Monroe
The War of 1812, by Alex Monroe

This set of War histories is perfect for the struggling middle school reader who really loves books about Wars. All of these books are at about a 3rd grade reading level, but have an interest level of 3-7 grade, so perfect for a struggling middle grade reader. Each book is organized in a predictable way, full of images and reasonable blocks of text. Maps are included to place the events in visual locations.For example, in the War of 1812, the map clearly shows the countries involved in the conflict and the location where the battles happened.  The reader sees both sides of the conflict in text, charts, timelines and images. For example, in the War on Terror, there is a visual timeline showing the events leading up to the war through the time when the troops pulled out of Afghanistan. In The Gulf War, text and visuals highlight the leaders of the two countries involved in the conflict. A glossary of terms is included in each book and an index to find some of the key terms associated with the conflict. Each book also includes a link to an online database for more information (www.factsurfer.com ) and additional text resources a reader might look for to continue their interest in the subject -all published by the same company as the original book. For example, the Korean War book recommends a book on the United States Army, one on the Cold War, and one on World War II.