Find out about the life in the past with this first introduction to the Second World War.

Need to Know introduce key topics for children aged 6 plus, featuring facts, fantastic photographs and diagrams. They are a great resource for homework. The books also include quizzes and project ideas and are book banded. This book is suitable for children reading at Book band 12: Brown.
Contents : What was the Second World War? / The Start of War / Invasions / Fighting on Land / Air Battles / The Blitz / Ships / Rationing / Helping at Home / Children / D-Day / The End of the War / Remembering the War / Quizzes / Projects / Glossary / Index
Titles in the Need to Know History series: Ancient Egypt / Anglo-Saxons / The Greeks / The Maya / Prehistoric Age / The Romans / The First World War / The Second World War / Shang Dynasty / The Vikings