World War II Visual Encyclopedia - Hardcover

DK

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241206995 ISBN 13: 9780241206997

Publisher: DK Children, 2015

Synopsis

World War II: Visual Encyclopedia profiles the soldiers who served, as well as key events and the technology of war. Find the facts about the most cunning strategists, the longest battles, the fastest fighter planes, and much more in this spectacular visual dictionary. Key information is available at a glance, with data boxes, facts and stats to dip into alongside cutting-edge CGI technology that bring these infamous events to life. Packed with profiles of the people, places and events, from Winston Churchill to Pearl Harbor, World War II: Visual Encyclopedia explores this historic event that shaped our world. A brilliant guide book with all there is to know about World War 2. This hardback book has 208 pages and measures: 24 x 19 x 1.5cm.

About this title

Product Description:

Made for children, this visual history of the Second World War profiles wartime leaders, soldiers, key battles, and the technological advances that influenced the course of the war.

Learn about the most cunning political strategists, the longest battles, the fastest fighter planes, and much more in this spectacular book for kids. Key information is available at a glance, with data boxes, facts and stats to dip into, and cutting-edge CGI technology that bring these infamous events to life.

Packed with profiles of people, places, and events, from Winston Churchill to Pearl Harbor, World War II: Visual Encyclopedia explores this historic event that shaped our world.

About the Author:

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

About this edition

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0241206995
• ISBN 13: 9780241206997
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208