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The Second World War
£5.99
The Second World War
Age 9+
£5.99
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A clear and informative account of how the Second World War began, the infamous battles and the conclusion and aftermath of the war.
Illustrated with maps, evocative archive photographs and illustrations.
Includes descriptions of the most famous events including Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, D-Day and the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Part of series three of the Usborne Reading Programme for children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex information.
Produced in association with the Imperial War Museum, London.
Chapters in this book include:
- The rise of Hitler
- Blitzkrieg
- The tiger and the bear
- Fighting back
- Into Europe
- Victory
- Aftermath
- Extent:
- 64 pages
- Dimensions:
- 197.9 x 138.8mm
- Hardback ISBN:
- 9781409508113
- Book Band:
- Dark Blue
- CEFR:
- C1 - C2
- Lexile:
- 980L
- Key Stage:
- KS2, KS3
- Publication Date:
- March 2011
- Work Reference:
- 02381
Chapters in this book include:
- The rise of Hitler
- Blitzkrieg
- The tiger and the bear
- Fighting back
- Into Europe
- Victory
- Aftermath
View series: Young Reading Series 3
A very informative guide not just for young readers but for anyone seeking a concise summary of the Second World War.
Quicklinks
Visit Usborne Quicklinks for links to websites where you can find out more about the key events and leaders of the Second World War with videos, archive newsreels and timelines.