The story of the second world war for children, 1939-1945 / Peter Chrisp ; illustrations by Peter Liddiard
By: Chrisp, Peter [author]
Contributor(s): Liddiard, Peter
Language: English Publisher: London : Carlton Books Limited, c2019Description: 62 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781783124503Subject(s): World War (1939-1945) -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 940.53 Summary: The Story of the Second World War for Children shows the impact of the war on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions' factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air. The book also looks at how the war led to major advances in technology, medicine and weaponry. Feature boxes throughout the book highlight subjects of particular interest to children, such as life inside a U-boat and tips for a jungle fighter. Maps and cross-section artworks of the insides of famous tanks, aircraft, U-boats, aircraft carriers add extra detail.| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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ELEMENTARY LIBRARY | ELEMENTARY LIBRARY SUBJECT REFERENCE | 940.53 C4613 2019 (Browse shelf) | Available | CITU-EL-6561 |
Includes glossary and index
The Story of the Second World War for Children shows the impact of the war on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions' factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air. The book also looks at how the war led to major advances in technology, medicine and weaponry. Feature boxes throughout the book highlight subjects of particular interest to children, such as life inside a U-boat and tips for a jungle fighter. Maps and cross-section artworks of the insides of famous tanks, aircraft, U-boats, aircraft carriers add extra detail.
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