Eyewitness: World War II (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

~ DK Publishing (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Take an eyewitness view of the complexities, atrocities, and heroics of war with World War II, from DK's Eyewitness series. In keeping with all the books in this remarkable reference collection, pages are jam-packed with crisp, vivid photographs, illustrations, documents, and maps, as well as fascinating narrative and captions. Under chapter headings such as "A world divided," "Bombing raids," "Women at work," "Road to Stalingrad," "Propaganda and morale," "The Holocaust," "D-Day invasion," and "The atomic bomb," the events of the war are described and illustrated in compelling detail. Readers learn about life under German occupation, remarkable secret inventions (poison pens, matchbox cameras, pipes with a secret compartment), how soldiers managed to overcome the enemy, what the inside of a British midget submarine looked like, and much more. World War II changed the course of history forever--this stunning book illuminates the people, places, and events that played a part in this unforgettable drama. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Review

...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0328078468
• ISBN-13: 978-0789462985
• ASIN: 0789462982
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #948,748 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro to WWII for Kids!, April 27, 2004

By A Customer

Another good book in the Eyewitness Series. This book does a good job of condensing the vast amount of information available on WWII and, as usual, the pictures tell the story in an interesting way for children. We collect Eyewitness Books and my kids were so glad to see this book and the others on WWI, the Civil War and the American Revolution.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book, October 28, 2008

By	C. Castillo (MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: World War II (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

purchased for 11 year old son, he likes it very much. great pics and information

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book, August 9, 2007

By	Barbara Jackson "Juicy" (Miller Place, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: World War II (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

Very informative book that I'm giving to my grandson for his 10th birthday. It is chock full of pictures and the sequence of events is well done. My grandson is a WWII buff so he'll be delighted with this book.