Historic Battles from World War II for Kids: 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific
An up-close look at the battles of World War II for kids ages 8 to 12

Help kids learn all about World War II—right from the front lines. This fascinating guide focuses on the battles that decided the outcome of the war. Each entry puts kids directly in the general's seat, walking them through the flow of battle as well as the strategies, tactics, and technology that made the difference between victory and defeat.

Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with:

  • 15 key conflicts—Kids will dive deep into well-known and lesser-explored battles alike, from the Attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Crete.
  • Battlefield basics—Each chapter starts off a quick breakdown of the battle, including dates, objectives, and what was at stake.
  • Closer looks—Young learners will find out even more with the help of technological explorations, battle maps, by-the-numbers sidebars, and more.

Give kids an exciting new perspective on World War 2 history!

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Historic Battles from World War II for Kids: 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific
An up-close look at the battles of World War II for kids ages 8 to 12

Help kids learn all about World War II—right from the front lines. This fascinating guide focuses on the battles that decided the outcome of the war. Each entry puts kids directly in the general's seat, walking them through the flow of battle as well as the strategies, tactics, and technology that made the difference between victory and defeat.

Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with:

  • 15 key conflicts—Kids will dive deep into well-known and lesser-explored battles alike, from the Attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Crete.
  • Battlefield basics—Each chapter starts off a quick breakdown of the battle, including dates, objectives, and what was at stake.
  • Closer looks—Young learners will find out even more with the help of technological explorations, battle maps, by-the-numbers sidebars, and more.

Give kids an exciting new perspective on World War 2 history!

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Historic Battles from World War II for Kids: 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific

Historic Battles from World War II for Kids: 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific

by Carla Mooney
Historic Battles from World War II for Kids: 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific

Historic Battles from World War II for Kids: 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific

by Carla Mooney

Overview

An up-close look at the battles of World War II for kids ages 8 to 12

Help kids learn all about World War II—right from the front lines. This fascinating guide focuses on the battles that decided the outcome of the war. Each entry puts kids directly in the general's seat, walking them through the flow of battle as well as the strategies, tactics, and technology that made the difference between victory and defeat.

Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with:

  • 15 key conflicts—Kids will dive deep into well-known and lesser-explored battles alike, from the Attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Crete.
  • Battlefield basics—Each chapter starts off a quick breakdown of the battle, including dates, objectives, and what was at stake.
  • Closer looks—Young learners will find out even more with the help of technological explorations, battle maps, by-the-numbers sidebars, and more.

Give kids an exciting new perspective on World War 2 history!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781648763809
Publisher: Callisto Publishing
Publication date: 09/14/2021
Series: Historic Battles for Kids
Pages: 150
Sales rank: 514,049
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.41(d)
Lexile: 910L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Carla Mooney is an award-winning author of numerous nonfiction books for young readers. Whether writing about history, science, or discoveries in the world around us, she hopes to spark a healthy curiosity and love of nonfiction in today’s young people.

Table of Contents

The Battlegrounds of World War II 1

Breaking Down the Battles 11

Battle Map and Dates 12

Battle of the Atlantic 14

Battle of Britain 22

Battle of Crete 30

Attack on Pearl Harbor 38

Battle of the Coral Sea 43

Battle of Midway 54

Battle of Stalingrad 62

Battle of Guadalcanal 70

Second Battle of El Alamein 78

Battle of Kursk 86

Battle of Normandy/D-Day 94

Battle of Leyte Gulf 102

Battle of the Bulge 110

Battle of Iwo Jima 118

Battle of Berlin 126

The Final Battle 134

Explore More! 138

Glossary 142

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