Why War Is Never a Good Idea
Why War Is Never a Good Idea
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Why War Is Never a Good Idea

Written by Alice Walker & illustrated by Stefano Vitale
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
12
Words per page
~549L
Lexile measure
Sep 18, 2007
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Though War is OldIt has notBecome wise.Poet and activist Alice Walker personifies the power and wanton devastation of war in this evocative poem.Stefano Vitale’s compelling paintings illustrate this unflinching look at war’s destructive nature and unforeseen consequences.

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Topics

warviolencemilitary and wars

Genres

nonfictionpoetryhistorical nonfiction

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780060753856
    Publication Date
    September 18, 2007
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    12
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2006036255
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    76871369
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~549L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    119706
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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