World War I
World War I
Dorling Kindersley
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Dorling Kindersley
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Annotation: Discover World War I facts and hear from people who lived through the war that shaped the modern world, from the cause of the conflict to the most important battles.
Genre: [World history]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #152972
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Copyright Date: 2018
Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 01/02/18
Pages: 64 pages
ISBN: 1-465-47317-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-465-47317-2
Dewey: 940.3
Dimensions: 29 cm.
Subject Heading:
World War, 1914-1918. Juvenile literature.
World War, 1914-1918.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2018)

High-interest topics, an abundance of eye-catching photos and visuals, and accessible text are a mainstay of DK titles, and the entries in this DK findout! series are no exception. Each book begins with an introduction, followed by double-page spreads that provide a terrific overview of the subject through key concepts, history, and people. World War I briefly describes the pivotal events that set the war into motion; significant battles and front lines; U.S. involvement in the war; and how the war was fought in the skies, in trenches, and at sea. In addition to these basics, the text highlights such engaging aspects of the war as spying, propaganda, uniforms, war horses, depictions in popular culture, and the role of women. At-a-glance facts and figures round out each volume. With reluctant and visual readers in mind, this series offers useful information in an appealing format.

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ALA Booklist (Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2018)
Reading Level: 3.0
Interest Level: 2-5
Lexile: IG840L
Guided Reading Level: Y
Fountas & Pinnell: Y

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with this childrens book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challengesfrom the creators of DKfindout.com, DKs free online resource for kids.

Did you know that the Allied powers used 33,000 camels in desert warfare? Or that more than 500,000 pigeons carried messages to the wars front lines? Find out why!

Perfect for young history buffs and fans of the Axis & Allies board games, DK findout! World War I is a highly visual world-history book sure to inspire the next amazing school project or report. Inside, author Brian Williams breaks down why the war began, how it was fought, and what brought it to an end.

With this DK findout! book, you will:

- Explore wartime technology, tanks and artillery, intelligence, espionage, and propaganda
- Pore over a detailed illustration of trench warfare that shows how trenches were set up and whats inside
- Learn about key players, such as Franz Joseph, Nicholas II, and Woodrow Wilson
- Discover how battles in the skies were fought, and meet the "aces," such as the Red Baron, who flew star fighters
- See how the war was recorded through art, books, and movies, as well as how it is remembered today
- and find out much, much more!

The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about historyand everything elseat www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.

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