Eyewitness World War I: Witness the Horror and Heroism of the Great War―from the Assassination of an Arc (DK Eyewitness) - Softcover

Adams, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1465420584 ISBN 13: 9781465420589

Publisher: DK Children, 2014

Synopsis

Now in Paperback!

Updated and revised to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War, Eyewitness World War I takes an in-depth look at the battles fought, the weapons used, and the lives lost. From the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, to life in the trenches, and Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points to the Treaty of Versailles, Eyewitness: World War I highlights the highs and lows of this four year battle in a format appropriate for readers from 8-12 years of age.

For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.

About this title

About the Author:

Simon Adams earned his degree in politics and history at the London School of Economics, and then studied as a postgraduate at Bristol University. He has written and edited more than 50 children’s books about history, archaeology, geography, and famous people, among other subjects.

Review:

"[A]n excellent introduction to World War I for upper elementary and middle school students." – About.com

About this edition

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1465420584
• ISBN 13: 9781465420589
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72