Story of the Second World War by Paul Dowswell
A concise overview of the causes and consequences of the Second World War, written specially for children and published in association with Imperial War Museums. Includes the historical background of the great battles and catastrophes of the Second World War, from Stalingrad to D-Day, Pearl Harbour and the Holocaust. Features vivid illustrations, original photographs, timelines, maps and fact boxes. Further online resources can be accessed via the Usborne Quicklinks website, including animations showing the progress of the war, quizzes to test your knowledge and video footage of famous speeches.
A very well designed and organised overview of the war showing its roots in the aftermath of the WWI and giving a comprehensive picture of the conflict and how it affected the world* The School Librarian *
An excellent and succinct introduction to The Second World War. * Parents in Touch *
An excellent and succinct introduction to The Second World War. * Parents in Touch *
Paul Dowswell is a prize-winning author of historical fiction and non-fiction. A former senior editor with Usborne Publishing, he has written over 60 books, including for Bloomsbury the acclaimed Auslü¾†”¼nder. Away from work he enjoys travelling with his family, and playing with his band in the clubs and pubs of the West Midlands.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781409583561 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409583562 |
| Title | Story of the Second World War |
| Author | Paul Dowswell |
| Series | Narrative Non Fiction |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for School Library Association Information Book Award 2013 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |