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50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War Simon Adams

50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War By Simon Adams

50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War by Simon Adams

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Summary

The perfect introduction to the Second World War, this book breaks down six years of conflict into 50 manageable facts.

50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War Summary

50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War by Simon Adams

The perfect introduction to the Second World War, this book breaks down six years of conflict into 50 manageable facts.

Each year of the war is introduced with a timeline featuring the key events and a map showing where the fighting took place and which countries were involved.

All the major events and battles are covered as well as entries on the home front, weapons and the cost of war giving a comprehensive and international introduction.

Events are recounted in succinct and easy-to-understand text while photographs bring the past vividly to life and fact panels provide facinating snippets of extra information.

50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War Reviews

'This is an ideal introduction to the war, providing enough information to stimulate further research.'


It's another winner from QED absolutely crammed to capacity with a ton of facts and figures for children to pore over, treated with a sensitive eye on the intended audience.


Packed with information, succinctly and attractively presented, this is an excellent way for children to learn about the key events of World War II. (...)Easy to read and remember, this is perfect for KS2 history.


It's another winner from QED absolutely crammed to capacity with a ton of facts and figures for children to pore over, treated with a sensitive eye on the intended audience.

Packed with information, succinctly and attractively presented, this is an excellent way for children to learn about the key events of World War II. (...)Easy to read and remember, this is perfect for KS2 history.

' This is an ideal introduction to the war, providing enough information to stimulate further research.'

About Simon Adams

Simon Adams is a writer and editor of children's non-fiction and reference books. He specializes in history, politics and current affairs and has written extensively on exploration, music and the arts. Simon has also contributed to family and adult reference books and has been an editorial consultant on various history and other titles. Simon was born in Bristol and studied history and politics at the London School of Economics and Bristol University, where he gained an MSc. He entered publishing as a publicity copywriter at Routledge and subsequently joined Dorling Kindersley, eventually becoming managing editor of the children's division. He became a full-time writer 15 years ago. Since then, he has written and contributed to more than 60 books for a wide range of publishers. Simon lives in London and is a keen reader and cyclist.

Additional information

GOR010315526
9781784930356
1784930350
50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War by Simon Adams
Simon Adams
50 Things You Should Know About
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Quarto Publishing PLC
20150501
80
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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