What is War?

Ages 8 to 16

What is War? is a book designedto offer a simple answer to all the questions kids might ask when hearing aboutwar and conflict.Why do countries or different ideological groups fight?What are the key points between different types of conflict? Is there such athing as a just war? What are the tools used to wage war, from weapons topropaganda? How can we end wars, and who are the real winners and losers?This book tells the reader through clearexplanations punctuated by historical and contemporary examples what war is andhow it can be prevented. It is part of a series of books for children designedto provide them with all the information they need to understand the complexworld we live in.From the award-winningillustrator of the bestselling My First Book of Quantum PhysicsIntroduces children aged 8and up to complex global social issues in a sensitive and balanced wayCharacterful illustrationsappropriate for the readership and subject matterEasy-to-follow, bite-sizetextIncludes a case study onthe war in Ukraine

About the Author

Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababalà, a studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and practical and fun workbooks for children. He has illustrated seven previous books published by GMC Publications: My First Book of Electromagnetism, My First Book of Microbes, My First Book of Quantum Physics, My First Book of Relativity, My First Book of the Cosmos, Discovering Architecture and Discovering Energy.