When wars break out around the world, we can often feel powerless. What can we do in the face of global conflict? Readers discover that there are real answers to this question that can make things better for those who are living amid conflict or struggling with the aftermath of war. As they gain a deeper understanding of war in the modern age and explore examples from the recent past as well as current events, they expand their understanding of the world and their place in it. Eye-catching fact boxes, full-color photographs, and detailed sidebars enhance this reading experience.