Animals in War: Band 04 Blue/Band 17 Diamond (Collins Big Cat Progress) - Softcover

Powell, Jillian; The Imperial War Museum

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007428855 ISBN 13: 9780007428854

Publisher: Collins Educational, 2012

Synopsis

From pigeons and elephants to parachuting dogs – millions of animals helped in both world wars. This non-fiction book, with fascinating photographs from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, focuses on the animals that were involved and their bravery in the face of battle.

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About this title

Product Description:

Title: Animals in War <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: Jillian Powell <>Publisher: COLLINS EDUCATIONAL CORE LIST

About the Author:

Jillian Powell began writing with a big paper pad and coloured crayons when she was four. When she grew up, she started writing short stories and features for magazines and then began working on books for children. She has written over 250 books including picture books and rhyming stories on ghosts, pirates, scarecrows and a dancing hippo. She also writes information books on every kind of subject from food and festivals to baby animals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Educational
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0007428855
• ISBN 13: 9780007428854
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 16