"The Cold War" by Josepha Sherman explores the intense and complex rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the latter half of the 20th century. Against a backdrop of political tension, espionage, and ideological battles, the story delves into the lives of key figures and ordinary people who were affected by this global conflict. Through personal narratives and historical events, the book illuminates how the Cold War influenced international relations and everyday life, ultimately shaping the modern world. It captures the sense of fear and uncertainty, as well as the resilience of those navigating this fraught era. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Chronicle Of America's Wars .

There are 88 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2004 by Lerner Publishing Group .

Josepha Sherman was an American author, folklorist, and anthologist. In 1990 she won the Compton Crook Award for the novel The Shining Falcon . She died in 2012, and is remembered for her large and diverse output of both high-quality fiction and nonfiction.