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Great World War II Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series)

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Goodbye, long boring lessons about World War II! In this book, kids will find valuable information about America's participation in World War II, presented in a format that is easy to understand. Better yet, kids can delve into projects that will bring the era to life as they create secret codes for passing messages, airplane models, ration cakes and learn how to prepare a care package for a soldier fighting our current war.

This book tells many of the interesting stories of the war - kids will learn about Navajo code talkers, the African Americans known as the Tuskegee airmen and women at home and in the danger zone. My kids will get much use from these pages!

What a great book to teach children about WWII while having fun at the same time! I highly recommend this book to parents (and teachers!)who want to involve their children in entertaining, stimulating activities that engage the mind as well as the hands. Extremely well written, with easy to perform projects. Excellent job!
K.S. Barone, teacher and parent

My nine-year-old loves this book, because he gets to make fun projects while finally understanding why his grandfather loves to watch old WWII movies.

It's the perfect pick-me-up for a rainy day, a big plus for the budding history buff and fun for Mom and Dad, too. Buy one with a few project supplies for a unique birthday gift.

Every page of this impeccably researched book offers the reader readily accessible facts about WWII along with entertaining activities that will engage readers of any age. From fashion to Navaho code talkers to the bravery of American troops and the support on the home front, to the plight of Euorpean Jews, Bell-Rehwoldt has put together an unparalled resource for teachers, parents, and kids. This book will help any reader grasp the magnitude of this crucial period in world history while having fun at the same time! P. Parker, teacher

This book is very good for brief interesting facts on WWII both on the home front and the basics of the war. It enlightens and expands the notion of what the war must have been like for many Americans. The projects are very clever and easy to make which can be a relief to kids and parents under pressure.

What a great way to spend an afternoon teaching and learning with your child. We enjoyed the historical lessons and thought provoking perspectives. I would highly recommend it. T. Kearney - parent

The author has synthesized the history of WWII into an informative and fun easy-to-read activity book. I highly recommend this resource for children and adults.

Loaded with interesting and fun activities. Perfect for budding historian.

I used this book with my middle school social studies classes. It was the state testing week,and I wanted to continue the curriculum but not ruffle any feathers with more concepts. We were in the middle of our World War II unit. I selected some of the projects that we did in small groups, individually or with the whole class as an extension of our regular curriculum. We made silly putty, folded origami cranes, made WWII airplanes, and THE BEST was the individual recreations of the Rosie the Riveter propaganda poster. Each student posed as Rosie,and now I have a great set of things to display for our spring open house. The information in the book is entertaining to read, and the projects are simple, doable, and beneficial. I would highly suggest any social studies teacher of any level (elementary-high school) take a look at this book.