The Best Assassinations Books for Kids

Summary: In 1914, nations plunged into a brutal conflict, sending young men to fight in trenches, seas, and skies. 'Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood' reveals the harrowing truths and hidden stories of World War I. As mechanized warfare and deadly gases reshape the battlefield, the world is left scarred and forever changed. Dive into this graphic novel to explore the gripping tales of courage and survival amidst chaos. What secrets will you uncover in the mud and blood of history's great war?

Summary: On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot while riding in a motorcade through Dallas. James L. Swanson tells the dramatic story of that day and what led up to it, from Kennedy's rise and presidency to the chaos after the shooting, the hunt for the assassin and a nation in mourning.

Summary: In the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination, a relentless twelve-day manhunt unfolds. John Wilkes Booth, the infamous assassin, is pursued through Washington, D.C., Maryland's swamps, and Virginia's forests. As the net tightens, the hunters face treacherous terrain and elusive conspirators. Will justice prevail, or will Booth evade capture? This gripping historical thriller reveals the intense chase and the profound impact of Lincoln's death on a nation in turmoil.