World War II / author, Simon Adams ; photographer, Andy Crawford.
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 by - 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 Harbour, 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. DK Eyewitness World War II expertly illustrates the lessons of the Second World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-colour 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0744028981
- ISBN: 0744039045
- ISBN: 9780744028980
- ISBN: 9780744039047
- ISBN: 9781685054571
- Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
- Edition: Revised edition.; American edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "In association with the Imperial War Museum"--title page.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 69) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 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 -- A wartime childhood -- The Pacific -- Japan -- The Battle of the Atlantic -- Stalingrad -- Inside the Soviet Union -- Desert fighting -- Propaganda -- Holocaust -- D-Day invasion -- Liberation -- The atomic bomb -- Victory -- The aftermath -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 9-12Middle school. DK Publishing.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.3 1 87549.
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- World War, 1939-1945 > Juvenile literature.
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- 45 of 56 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 3 copies available at Madison County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 56 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | J 940.54 ADA (Text) | 30229101317351 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Madison Main Library | J 940.54 ADA (Text) | 30229101294261 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
