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Historic battles from World War II for kids : 15 battles from Europe and the Pacific / Carla Mooney.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, 2022Copyright date: ©2021Edition: First Rockridge Press hardcover editionDescription: 145 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9798886085082
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Contents:
The Battlegrounds of World War II -- Breaking Down the Battles -- Battle Map and Dates -- Battle of the Atlantic -- Battle of Britain -- Battle of Crete -- Attack on Pearl Harbor -- Battle of the Coral Sea -- Battle of Midway -- Battle of Stalingrad -- Battle of Guadalacanal -- Second Battle of El Alamein -- Battle of Kursk -- Battle of Normandy/ D-Day -- Battle of Leyte Gulf -- Battle of the Bulge -- Battle of Iwo Jima -- Battle of Berlin -- Explore more!
Summary: An up-close look at the battles of World War II for kids ages 8 to 12 Help kids learn all about World War II-right from the front lines. This fascinating guide focuses on the battles that decided the outcome of the war. Each entry puts kids directly in the general's seat, walking them through the flow of battle as well as the strategies, tactics, and technology that made the difference between victory and defeat. Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with: 15 key conflicts-Kids will dive deep into well-known and lesser-explored battles alike, from the Attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Crete. Battlefield basics-Each chapter starts off a quick breakdown of the battle, including dates, objectives, and what was at stake. Closer looks-Young learners will find out even more with the help of technological explorations, battle maps, by-the-numbers sidebars, and more. Give kids an exciting new perspective on World War 2 history!
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The Battlegrounds of World War II -- Breaking Down the Battles -- Battle Map and Dates -- Battle of the Atlantic -- Battle of Britain -- Battle of Crete -- Attack on Pearl Harbor -- Battle of the Coral Sea -- Battle of Midway -- Battle of Stalingrad -- Battle of Guadalacanal -- Second Battle of El Alamein -- Battle of Kursk -- Battle of Normandy/ D-Day -- Battle of Leyte Gulf -- Battle of the Bulge -- Battle of Iwo Jima -- Battle of Berlin -- Explore more!

An up-close look at the battles of World War II for kids ages 8 to 12 Help kids learn all about World War II-right from the front lines. This fascinating guide focuses on the battles that decided the outcome of the war. Each entry puts kids directly in the general's seat, walking them through the flow of battle as well as the strategies, tactics, and technology that made the difference between victory and defeat. Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with: 15 key conflicts-Kids will dive deep into well-known and lesser-explored battles alike, from the Attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Crete. Battlefield basics-Each chapter starts off a quick breakdown of the battle, including dates, objectives, and what was at stake. Closer looks-Young learners will find out even more with the help of technological explorations, battle maps, by-the-numbers sidebars, and more. Give kids an exciting new perspective on World War 2 history!

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