The World Wars
The World Wars: In Association with the Imperial War Museum by Ruth Brocklehurst, Henry Brook, and Paul Dowswell is a richly illustrated reference book that brings the two most significant conflicts of the 20th century to life for young readers. Aimed at ages 8 to 11, this 256-page hardcover explores the causes, major battles, key figures, and lasting impacts of both World War I and World War II.
With support from the Imperial War Museum, the book features dramatic photographs, detailed color maps, and firsthand accounts that make history tangible and compelling. It also delves into the cultural legacies of the wars—highlighting how they reshaped the roles of women, inspired artists and poets, and changed the world forever. Internet-linked for further exploration, it’s a perfect springboard for independent research and classroom discussion.
Perfect for budding historians, educators, and curious minds, The World Wars is both a powerful introduction and a lasting resource on the global conflicts that defined a century.
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- Usborne Books
- 9780746087886
- September 1, 2009
- Actual Photo
- 256
- L 28.4cm x W 22.5cm x H 2.5cm
Book Condition Notes
New: A brand-new, unused, unread copy in perfect condition.
Like New: A copy that looks unread and in perfect condition. Dust jacket is intact, with no nicks or tears. The spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and are do not have any notes or folds of any kind. May have a remainder mark. (usually black or red in colour and is usually a dot or line on the bottom of the book on the page edges).
Very Good: A copy that has been read but is in great condition. May have slight cosmetic defects such as marks, wears, cuts, bends and crushes on the cover, pages, spine and dust jacket if applicable. Pages and dust cover (if applicable) are intact and do not have any notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. May have a remainder mark (usually black or red in colour and is usually a dot or line on the bottom of the book on the page edges).
Good: A copy that has been read but in clean condition. The spine, cover, pages and dust jacket (if applicable) may show signs of wear such as marks, wears, cuts, bends and crushes. Pages and dust cover (if applicable) are intact and do not have any notes or highlighting. May have a remainder mark (usually black or red in colour and is usually a dot or line on the bottom of the book on the page edges).
Acceptable: All pages are intact; the cover is intact. The spine, cover, pages and dust jacket (if applicable) may show signs of considerable wear such as marks, wears, cuts, bends and crushes. Pages can include limited notes in pen or in highlighter, but the notes do not obscure the text. May have a remainder mark (usually black or red in colour and is usually a dot or line on the bottom of the book on the page edges).