The Second World War Explained: True Stories and Real Answers for Curious Kids (Lest We Forget)

What really caused World War II -- and how did it end?

Join Orion the Owl for a warm, true, question-and-answer journey through the history of the Second World War — from the invasion of Poland to D-Day, code-breaking at Bletchley Park, the home front, and the founding of the United Nations.

Written for curious readers ages 7-10, The Second World War Explained answers 28 real questions kids actually ask, with every fact checked against museum, government, and encyclopedia sources — gentle, historically accurate, and never graphic.

• 28 verified Q&A spreads covering causes, key battles, code-breaking, the home front, and the war's end
• A friendly owl narrator makes big history easy to follow
• Includes a glossary, timeline, and a gentle personal reflection page
• Handles sensitive topics like the Holocaust and Anne Frank with age-appropriate honesty and care
• 76 vibrant full-color pages, perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family read-alouds

Book 2 in the Daisy Quill Lest We Forget series.