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World War II / author, Simon Adams ; photographer, Andy Crawford.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: DK eyewitness booksPublisher: London ; New York : DK, in association with the Imperial War Museum, 2021Edition: New edition; Revised edition; This American editionDescription: 72 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780744028980
  • 0744028981
Other title:
  • World War Two
  • World War 2
  • Title appears on item as: Eyewitness World War II
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
A world divided -- Heading to war -- Preparing for the worst -- Lightning war -- Occupation -- Resistance -- German army -- The Battle of Britain -- Bombing raids -- Total war -- In enemy territory -- The prisoners -- Code-breakers -- America at war -- Women at work -- The Pacific -- Japan -- The Battle of the Atlantic -- Stalingard -- Inside the Soviet Union -- Desert fighting -- Propaganda -- The Holocaust -- D-Day invasion -- Liberation -- The atomic bomb -- Victory -- The aftermath -- Did you know?
Summary: Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 940.53 A217 Checked out 06/20/2024 33111010676266
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 940.53 A217 Available 33111010566210
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 940.53 A217 Available 33111009852506
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Become an eyewitness to the terrifying global conflict that reshaped the world - from the Blitz to the atomic bomb.

In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War.

This book tells the story of the second devastating conflict of the 20th century that tore the world apart - divided by international alliances and growing tensions between nations. Meet the key players who influenced the outcome of this global struggle. Explore major events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Britain, the D-Day invasion, and the atomic bombs in Japan, and discover how clever code-breakers developed new technology to decipher hidden messages and gain military advantage over their enemies.

Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:

* A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!
* Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists
* Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines
* Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field

Eyewitness World War II uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. This history book expertly illustrates the lessons of the Second World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before.

Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!

DK's Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field.

A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content.

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Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender.

Includes index.

A world divided -- Heading to war -- Preparing for the worst -- Lightning war -- Occupation -- Resistance -- German army -- The Battle of Britain -- Bombing raids -- Total war -- In enemy territory -- The prisoners -- Code-breakers -- America at war -- Women at work -- The Pacific -- Japan -- The Battle of the Atlantic -- Stalingard -- Inside the Soviet Union -- Desert fighting -- Propaganda -- The Holocaust -- D-Day invasion -- Liberation -- The atomic bomb -- Victory -- The aftermath -- Did you know?

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