The First World War by Conrad Mason
The story of the First World War, and the people who lived and died fighting in it, specially written for young readers. Chapters include 'The world at war', 'Over by Christmas' and 'The homefront'. Includes photographs, maps and full-colour illustrations, as well as internet links to recommended websites for further information through Usborne Quicklinks. Written and published in association with Imperial War Museums. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Chapters in this book include: - Murder in Sarajevo - The balance of Power - Over by Christmas - The world at war - A numbers game - The Home Front - Endgame - The war to end all wars
Conrad Mason grew up in Oxford, and studied Classics at Cambridge. After graduating he became an editor at Usborne, and now he edits children's fiction for Working Partners. His Tales of Fayt children's series and award-winning middle grade novel, The Girl in Wooden Armour, are all published by David Fickling Books. He likes to read, run, and play the mandolin. Conrad now lives in the Chilterns with his wife and children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781409562542 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409562549 |
| Title | The First World War |
| Author | Conrad Mason |
| Series | Young Reading Series 3 |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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