Synopsis
It’s the Second World War as you’ve never seen it before―discover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world’s darkest hour.
Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? In this beautifully illustrated book for children and grandchildren, war historian Dr. Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including:
• The Canadian cabin boy who avoided German U-boats crossing the Atlantic
• The Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code to outfox their enemies
• The African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy for the French Resistance
Beautifully illustrated by Margarida Esteves and featuring stories from all over the world, Tales of World War II also contains jaw-dropping tales including the dog used to find survivors in the London Blitz, the champion cyclist who carried secret messages to help Jews escape the Nazis, and the bear who was recruited by the Polish army!
Interspersed throughout the stories are pages explaining the key events of the war―from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.
The cover features a timeless design with silver foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.
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About the Authors
Dr. Hattie Hearn has a passion for World War II that was ignited by a childhood spent exploring the forgotten wartime airfields of her native East Anglia. Since those early years, she's made a career out of researching and preserving the hidden histories of the world around her, from old country houses to long lost ancestors. She works as the curator of the RAF Radar Museum in Norfolk, UK. When she's not exploring dusty archives, she's spending time with her husband, rescue dog, and two naughty guinea pigs.
Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart). We believe the most amazing stories are real ones, so our books are for children who want to decipher ancient scrolls, orbit distant stars, and dive into the deepest oceans. Our books are a labor of love―written by experts, illustrated by the best artists around, and produced using the finest materials, including sustainably sourced paper. We hope that by reading them kids are encouraged to further explore the world around them.
Margarida Esteves is an illustrator based in South London. She works digitally and likes to use bold and bright colors, lots of details, and rich textures. Maps, landscapes and ballet dancers are Margarida’s favorite things to draw. People, films, photography, and vintage illustration inspire her – with history holding a special place in her heart!
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Esteves, Margarida (illustrator). Hardcover. It's the Second World War as you've never seen it before--discover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world's darkest hour. Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? In this beautifully illustrated book for children and grandchildren, war historian Dr. Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including: - The Canadian cabin boy who avoided German U-boats crossing the Atlantic- The Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code to outfox their enemies- The African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy for the French Resistance Beautifully illustrated by Margarida Esteves and featuring stories from all over the world, Tales of World War II also contains jaw-dropping tales including the dog used to find survivors in the London Blitz, the champion cyclist who carried secret messages to help Jews escape the Nazis, and the bear who was recruited by the Polish army! Interspersed throughout the stories are pages explaining the key events of the war--from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust. The cover features a timeless design with silver foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift. A collection of incredible true stories from the Second World War by war historian Dr. Hattie Hearn. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781684493128
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