History Snapshots: Children and World War II
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
History Snapshots: Children and World War II
By (Author) Sarah Ridley
Hachette Children's Group
Franklin Watts Ltd
9th August 2011
United Kingdom
Classifications
Primary and Secondary Educational
Non Fiction
941.084
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 208mm, Height 260mm, Spine 8mm
140g
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 Bio
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.
