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History Snapshots: Children and World War II
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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History Snapshots: Children and World War II
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Sarah Ridley
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Series | History Snapshots |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:32 | Dimensions(mm): Height 294,Width 210 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781445105796
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Classifications | Dewey:941.084 |
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Audience | Primary & Secondary Education | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Hachette Children's Group
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Imprint |
Franklin Watts Ltd
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Publication Date |
9 June 2011 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
What was life like for children in Britain during World War II? This book, for children aged 6+, explores their lives through photographs and a simple text. It asks children to become history detectives themselves by studying the photographs. Topics include evacuation, school life, the Blitz and rationing. It is suitable for children studying the Primary History curriculum. Other books in the series include The Seaside, Toys and Games and The Victorians.
Author Biography
Sarah Ridley has an enduring interest in history, the natural world and many other topics which has made her work as an editor and writer of children's information books endlessly fascinating. Some of her books have been shortlisted or longlisted for information book awards, including Dear Jelly Family Letters from the First World War and Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote. Sarah lives in Colchester with her husband and her student daughter's guinea pigs.
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