DKfindout! World War II

Description

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, and this photo-filled book is perfect for teaching kids ages 6-9 about the conflict and its lasting impact. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the ultimate guide for any kid who is hungry to learn more about military history. When did World War II begin? How were people protected during an air raid? How did the Allies crack the enemy's secret code? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! World War II, which features photographs and illustrations of war machines, battlefields, and world leaders from throughout the span of this widespread conflict. Readers will learn about the rise of Nazi Germany, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and life during the war. From the horrors of the Holocaust to the Allies' victory against the Germans on D-Day, DKfindout! World War II will provide kids with plenty of important details to pore over. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about-ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology-making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again. 2 Contents 4 What led to World War II? 6 Rise of the Nazis 8 The children escape 10 War begins 12 Key players 14 Living with the enemy 16 Operation Dynamo 18 Wartime women 20 Battle of Britain 22 Propaganda 24 Wartime entertainment 26 Battles at sea 28 Animal heroes 30 Tanks into Russia 32 Airpower 34 The Holocaust 36 Anne Frank 38 Desert warfare 40 Growing up in the war 42 Pearl Harbor 44 Wartime food 46 Code breakers 48 D-day 50 City bombings 52 War ends in Europe 54 Atomic bomb 56 After the war 58 World War II facts and figures 60 Glossary 62 Index 64 Acknowledgments