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50 Things You Should Know About The First World War Paperback – June 2, 2014

by Jim Eldridge (Author)

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Part of: 50 Things You Should Know About (11 books)

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50 Things You Should Know About the First World War is the perfect introduction to a tragic chapter in world history, published to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.

By the time the armistice was signed on 11 November 1918, 65 million men from around the world had joined up to fight. Around 9 million of them died – many of those under the age of 30.

This title explains, in chronological order, why events unfolded, who the key figures were for the Allies and the Central Powers, how devastation spread on all fronts and the impact of the war on the lives of everyone.

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7 - 12 years
Print length

80 pages
Language

English
Dimensions

7.6 x 0.35 x 10.04 inches
Publisher

QED Publishing
Publication date

June 2, 2014
ISBN-10

1781715890
ISBN-13

978-1781715895
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ QED Publishing; 1st edition (June 2, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1781715890
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1781715895
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 0.35 x 10.04 inches

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Great book, fantastic idea, could be used to teach a class on WWI, love it. Thank you to the author.

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2015

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I am totally digging this book. I have some huge tomes on WWI but the start of the war was so complicated that I am easily thwarted from progressing through them. I read about this book on a website of cool kids books and I thought that it would be the perfect way for me to get my feet wet with WWI knowledge and help me with the larger, big-girl books. I was right and I LOVE it. (The book and the fact that I was right) The war is presented in pictures, maps, illustrations and text that is easy to understand. It is excellently and expertly put together. The horror of the War is clear in the pictures and statistics presented as well. Great book, fantastic idea, could be used to teach a class on WWI, love it. Thank you to the author.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018

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son happy

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016

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FOR THE GRANDSONS, GOOD OVERVIEW, THEY LIKE IT.

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2016

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Good reference while reading historical fiction novels.

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A recommended war book.

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016

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An excellent book for children and for adults who want a quick snap shot of the war and its causes. Excellent photos on every page.

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Trudy

Excellent Introduction to World War I

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015

As time moves on and the children of today see more world wide conflict, the first World War fades into a history that few understand or even try to. But so much of what happened in the first world war is still relevant today.

Through illustrations and actual war time photos, the war is brought to life. The reader learns the role trench warfare, artillery types, and poison gases in easy to understand text. Fact boxes give interesting tidbits about the war without overwhelming young minds with too much information

Soldiers weren't the only ones who suffered during the war. Those left behind had endured food shortages and rationing and many civilians died from malnutrition or disease.

Writing from a British point of view, Eldridge mentions the battles in Turkey and the Middle East but glosses over the far reaching effects of bringing the war to the region. However, he does a good job introducing events that led up to the first world war while leaving the reader with plenty of questions that call for further research. An excellent resource for introducing reluctant readers to the first World War.

Rating 4.5/5
I received the book at no charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. My review originally appears on my blog, Boys to Books.

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AWESOME!

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2015

Synopsis- Have you ever wondered what really happened in World War I? I mean, as a kid, I hear and learn more about World War II but a lot of what goes on in WWI sets up what goes on in WWII! Did you know that it was when poison gasses were invented, tanks were made, and it was a turning point in women’s rights? Read this book packed with 50 facts about a war that changed the face of the world.

What I Thought- This was a great nonfictional resource. The reading level, amount of information and writing are all very kid-friendly. It includes real pictures of people, places, and events. The book has fact boxes that are an easy learning tool about what happened. I learned several things that I didn’t know about the war and I am a history buff. I learned about the sinking of the Lusitania, the Christmas Truce, and how Zeppelins were used. The book made me want to look up even more information about WWI. This is a great resource book for history classes or kids interested in history.
*NOTE* I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2015

50 Things You Should Know About the First World War is divided into fifty sections, each examining one aspect of the war, either a key event or a key aspect of the war. Some of the topics covered are trench warfare, poison gas, A Christmas Truce, England under attack, assassination of Franz Ferdinand and many others. This is the sort of book that I would hand to a reluctant reader who wants to learn more about the war but doesn't want a big, long, text-heavy book. Each section is 1-2 pages and is made up of photographs, diagrams, and short explanatory paragraphs giving details about the topic. For such a brief book (80 pages, including a glossary and a who's who of important historical figures), it covers all the major aspects of the war, including a look at related events. However, for a reader who is looking for more details this general coverage may not be entirely satisfying, but it makes for a great starting point.

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