The World Wars

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both conflicts, from the trenches of the First World War to the battles and Blitz of World War Two.

About the author

Ruth Brocklehurst (Author) When she wasn't riding her bike or making things out of loo rolls and scraps of fabric, Ruth spent her childhood reading about detectives and historical figures. She has written and edited countless books for Usborne - some about detectives and historical figures; some about dinosaurs, scientists and astronauts.

Product details

• Authors: Ruth Brocklehurst, Brocklehurst Ruth, Henry Brook, Brook Henry, Dowswell, Paul Dowswell, Paul Dowswell
• Assisted by: BROCKLEHURST (Illustration), Ruth Brocklehurst (Illustration)
• Publisher: Usborne
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2016
• EAN: 9781474921053
• ISBN: 978-1-4749-2105-3
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 224 mm x 283 mm x 26 mm
• Series: Usborne History
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Non-fiction book; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Military & Wars, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Interest age: from c 8 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Educational: History, Warfare, battles, armed forces (Children's / Teenage), c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period)