Explores the defining conflict that involved all the world's superpowers--including how it began, what a soldier's daily life was like, the role of zeppelins, key figures, and how it ended--and features hands-on activities that illuminate both the war and the times.

The road to war -- Stalemate on the Western Front -- Trench warfare -- Other fronts -- The weapons of war -- The war at sea -- The war in the air -- Animals go to war -- Enter the United States -- The home fronts -- Ending the fighting -- Beyond the Armistice.