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Second World War Hardcover – June 30, 2005

by Paul Dowswell (Author), Jane Chisholm (Editor), Leonard Le Rolland (Contributor),

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Published in association with the Imperial War Museums, this fascinating account of the most destructive conflict the world has ever known, looks at the causes of the war and its great battles and catastrophes, as well as how the war affected nations and people all over the world. Pages are brought to life through vivid illustrations and original photographs, as well as timelines, maps and fact boxes.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Age Range: 9 and up
Grade Level: 4 and up
Series: Second World War
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd (June 30, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0794510442
ISBN-13: 978-0794510442
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.8 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,454,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #206 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Holocaust
- #824 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Military & Wars

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Perfect for the younger history buff

By Lynne on October 31, 2012

Format: Paperback

This is an outstanding book for the younger history buff - the author provides an excellent historical narrative regarding the events leading up to the Second World War, the actual war itself, and some of the aftermath of the war.

Ths book stands alone from the majority of the books written about this period in history in that it is informative but, written so has to not be too gory for younger readers.

The color maps provide an excellent visual for the younger reader - maps are clearly marked and presented in a way that a younger reader without map reading experience can clearly see where the various forces of World War II were positioned and the movement during the war.

Especially good, in this reviewer's opinion, is the breakdown of sections and chapters - again the author had the younger reader in mind. Author first provides a visual map of the war then begins examining the factors from the first World War that lead to the rise in power of forces that became so dominate in World War 2.

From this point the author goes into the actual Second World War - this section includes War at Sea, Women at War, The Science of Warfare, Death from Above, Industry goes to War, Fighting for China, The Holocaust, and Propaganda: Truth and Lies.

The author then focuses on the Axis in Retreat and ends the book with the section titled "The End" which discusses Germany from the West and East, Berlin Falls, Iwo Jimo and Okinawa, A Knockout Blow, and The World After the War.

Included at the end of the book are both a glossary as well as a "timeline" of the War that is again set up with a younger reader in mind.

This reviewer purchased this book for an 11 year old boy and after reading the book I would reommend it highly for this age range.

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This is an excellent book for someone who wants the big picture without ...

By Internet Shopper on January 16, 2015

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This is an excellent book for someone who wants the big picture without a lot of extra detail (as is in Winston Churchill's books). The photos and pictures are excellent and the interest level is very high. The way topics are presented helps one to see the big picture. There are many small tidbits of information that are not usually given in books on this topic.

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For the young historian

By Emily on March 7, 2014

Format: Paperback

The book begins with a wonderful explanation of how the First World War was connected to the Second World War. The writing is clear and challenging enough that the young reader learns vocabulary and terms without being overly difficult.

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My teenage son loves the book. He is turning ...

By ANDREW AMES on November 30, 2014

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My teenage son loves the book. He is turning into a history buff, and really enjoys the information the book contains.

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Hard cover and soft cover are not the same book!

By Danielle Huddleston on January 30, 2015

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Just wanted to make sure no one made the same mistake I did. The Hard cover and the Soft cover are two different books! The Soft cover is one of the True Story series and the Hard cover is more of just facts about World War 2. I bought the hard cover not realizing it was a different book!