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V Is for Victory: America Remembers World War II (American History Classics) [Paperback]

Kathleen Krull (Author)
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K and upAmerican History Classics
A World War II scrapbook of stories, photos, posters, letters home, and other memorabilia for the whole family to share again and again.

“Krull delivers a first-rate commemorative volume. Eminently readable, it showcases her talent for distilling history to its anecdotal best and gives a wide-ranging view of the key players and events of this pivotal era in recent history. From Hitler and Roosevelt to Anne Frank, from Rosie the Riveter to Tokyo Rose, from rationing to espionage, Krull spotlights the many dramas played out on the global stage. She augments her impressive writing with strong visual material, including maps, newspaper headlines, artifacts, posters, and hundreds of vintage photographs (many of them unflinching, including those of concentration camp inmates and other victims of the war). Whether for browsing or close study, this is an extraordinary reference book that should be snapped up by parents and teachers alike. Of equal interest to young readers and adults.”
Publishers Weekly, Starred


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This scrapbook-style commemorative volume "showcases the author's talent for distilling history to its anecdotal best," said PW in a starred review. "Whether for browsing or close study, this extraordinary reference book should be snapped up by parents and teachers alike." All ages. (May)
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From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up?Colorful pages replete with archival photos, postcards, posters, letters, and realia present a visual and textual scrapbook of the war years. Krull covers the preliminary events, Pearl Harbor, life at home, military service, the Holocaust, weapons, and lasting changes and effects brought about by the war. Chapters are introduced and end with appropriate overviews, but the bulk of the text is comprised of explanatory comments associated with the illustrative material. Some are in boxed inserts of contrasting colors. Individual battles are not discussed. The index is detailed and sufficient to help researchers. Some pages are a bit difficult to read as print is sometimes superimposed onto an enlarged monochromatic photograph. Billed as "a book for families," this title begs to be shared; students are encouraged to ask relatives about their memories of this time. But even if appropriate grandparents are not available, all readers will benefit from this visual feast of an era that continues to influence our lives today.?Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (May 14, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375816003
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375816000
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,734,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

KATHLEEN KRULL is well known for her innovative, award-winning nonfiction for young readers, which includes the successful Lives of... series. Kathleen Krull lives in San Diego, CA. Visit her at www.kathleenkrull.com AND http://facebook.com/kathleen.krull


 

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5.0 out of 5 stars World War II Comes Alive for Kids!, December 7, 1997
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It's a story filled with heroes and the dastardliest of evil bad guys. Secret codes. Bitchin' airplanes. Machines that became todays' computers (aka the Enigma Machine), or mathematicians helped end the Great War. And it's ALL TRUE!!! Krull's book is sumptiously designed with actual photos and concise captions that bring all the drama of WW II back to life. Best of all, show this book to any elderly relative and hear them tell their own story of where they were when the War happened. The best present you can give to your family is this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intended for the entire family to share, June 3, 2002
This review is from: V Is for Victory: America Remembers World War II (American History Classics) (Paperback)
This will reach a wide age range, from advanced elementary-level readers to middle to high school students interested in a photographic representation of World War II experiences. This scrapbook is intended for the entire family to share, covering the people, places and events which took place during the war. A lively, revealing history.
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Although World War II may sound like an event from the misty past, it is closer than you think. Read the first page
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United States, World War, Pearl Harbor, Soviet Union, Great Britain, West Coast, Iwo Jima, French Resistance, New Mexico, North Africa, Operation Overlord, Red Cross, San Francisco, Secret Annex, Tokyo Rose, Adolf Hitler, Battle of the Bulge, Benito Mussolini, Final Solution, New York City, President Roosevelt, Star of David, Vietnam War
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