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World War I Eyewitness - DK Children
World War I Eyewitness - DK Children
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Changing young lives across the UK
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
Royal Society for Blind Children
In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum – A Visual Guide to the Great War
Go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the First World War, created in collaboration with the Imperial War Museum. From the disaster of the trenches to the eventual victory, this book captures the reality of life as a soldier while exploring the world-changing events that sparked this global conflict.
Your Journey Through the Great War Includes:
Life in the Trenches
Discover what it was really like for soldiers living in the muddy trenches, from daily routines to the terror of battle.
Weapons & Warfare
Explore the devastating new weapons that defined the conflict, from machine guns and poison gas to tanks and early aircraft.
Global Impact & Consequences
Understand the broader picture of how this "war to end all wars" reshaped nations, borders, and the course of history.
Why Young Historians Will Value This Book:
Authentic Visual History: More than 250 photographs from the Imperial War Museum archives provide a unique eyewitness view of the conflict.
Expert Collaboration: Created with the Imperial War Museum, ensuring historical accuracy and authentic personal accounts.
Modern Analysis: Illustrates the lessons of the First World War and how they continue to impact our world today.
Engaging Presentation: Striking full-colour photographs, maps, secret documents, and infographics make complex history accessible.
Perfect For:
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Children aged 9+ studying 20th century history and global conflicts
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School projects about World War I, its causes, and consequences
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Visual learners interested in military history and personal stories
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Young historians seeking to understand how past conflicts shape our present world
What's Inside:
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72 pages of historical photography, maps, and illustrations
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Amazing facts about warfare technology, battle strategies, and home front life
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Infographics, statistics, and timelines explaining the war's progression
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New 'eyewitness' features with first-hand accounts from historical experts
Product Details:
Key Stage: KS2, KS3
Subject: History
Years Covered: 4-8
Media: Hardback
Pages: 72
Colour: Full Colour
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