About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated

ISBN-100756630088

ISBN-139780756630089

eBay Product ID (ePID)57116643

Product Key Features

Book TitleWorld War II

Number of Pages72 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

TopicHistory / Military & Wars, History / United States / 20th Century

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorSimon Adams, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

Book SeriesDk Eyewitness Bks.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight22.1 Oz

Item Length11.3 in

Item Width8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromThird Grade

Photographed byCrawford, Andy

Grade ToSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal940.54

SynopsisNow in Paperback! Discover the war that shaped the modern world in Eyewitness: World War II . From the pre-war rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to Japan singing the surrender agreement in 1945, all aspects of the deadliest conflict in human history are covered in great detail with content that is accessible and appropriate for young readers. For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. Supports the Common Core State Standards., Now in Paperback Discover the war that shaped the modern world in "Eyewitness: World War II." From the pre-war rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to Japan singing the surrender agreement in 1945, all aspects of the deadliest conflict in human history are covered in great detail with content that is accessible and appropriate for young readers. For over 25 years, DK's "Eyewitness" books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the "Eyewitness" series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. Supports the Common Core State Standards., Beginning with the events that led to its outbreak, "World War II" goes on to introduce the main leaders and highlight the decisive moments. From Pear Harbor, Midway, and the Atlantic to fighting in Russia and in the desert, outstanding and original photography provides a unique glimpse of the tragedies that led to the loss of more than 50 million lives.