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History Snapshots: Children and World War II

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title History Snapshots: Children and World War II
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sarah Ridley
SeriesHistory Snapshots
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 294,Width 210
ISBN/Barcode 9781445105796
ClassificationsDewey:941.084
Audience
Primary & Secondary Education

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Franklin Watts Ltd
Publication Date 9 June 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.