World War 2 for Kids

Are you ready for an extraordinary journey through one of the most exciting and important chapters in history? Buckle up, because we're about to embark on an adventure through the thrilling twists and turns of World War 2!

Hold on tight because we're going to explore the pages of history like never before. We'll uncover the stories behind epic battles, meet real-life heroes, and discover the amazing events that shaped the world after World War 2.

We’ll look at:
• The causes of World War 2 and the countries involved.
• The major battles of the war, along with statistics and stories of heroism.
• The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler; his ambitions, mistakes, and twisted ideas that led to some of the worst atrocities ever seen.
• Winston Churchill's inspiring stand against the Germans as he encouraged Britain to fight against the evil of the Axis powers.
• America’s reluctance to join the war, which changed after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, shifting the balance of the war.
• The Soviet Union’s part in WWII, as its Red Army held off the Nazis in the Siege of Leningrad, history’s bloodiest battle!
• The Holocaust and how Hitler tried to wipe out the Jews.
• How spies, codebreakers and scientists helped shorten the length of the war.

Filled with incredible stories, you will find yourself in the middle of the Second World War; face to face with leaders who shaped the course of history, fighting alongside soldiers in the heat of battle, and living through extraordinary moments with those who were there.

AMAZING FACTS
Did you know? Project Pigeon aimed to use trained pigeons to guide bombs to their targets!

Did you know? “Mad Jack” Churchill charged into battle playing the bagpipes!

Look out for more Amazing Facts throughout the book, including trivia, some amazing ideas and some crazy ideas as well as mind-boggling facts to make learning about this crucial period as exciting as a rollercoaster ride!

Strap on your helmet, tighten your boots, and find out all you can about this time in history that changed the world for ever!

Great for kids, but also children of all ages - and even adults!