World War II / written by Simon Adams ; photographed by Andy Crawford.
Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! World War II was one of the most destructive episodes in human history. Never before, or since, has the world witnessed such widespread bloodshed. 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 Pearl 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. Written by Simon Adams, author of many popular history titles including Children's History of the 20th Century and Eyewitness Titanic, World War II offers compelling insight into the most destructive war of the 20th century.
Record details
- ISBN: 0789462982
- ISBN: 0789486458
- ISBN: 9780789462985
- ISBN: 9780789486455
- Physical Description: 63 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 29 cm.
- Edition: First American edition
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Dorling Kindersley in association with the Imperial War Museum, 2000.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.3 1 87549. |
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| Subject: | World War, 1939-1945. World War, 1939-1945 > Juvenile literature. |
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- 13 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 3 of 3 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Eden Library | J 940.53 A 2004 ed. (Text) | 31554008197377 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | J940.53 A 2004 ed. (Text) | 31554008197385 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Reidsville Library | J940.53 A 2004 ed. (Text) | 31554008197401 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
