An up-close look at the battles of World War II for kids ages 8 to 12

Help kids learn all about World War II—right from the front lines. This fascinating guide focuses on the battles that decided the outcome of the war. Each entry puts kids directly in the general's seat, walking them through the flow of battle as well as the strategies, tactics, and technology that made the difference between victory and defeat.

Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with:

• 15 key conflicts—Kids will dive deep into well-known and lesser-explored battles alike, from the Attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Crete.
• Battlefield basics—Each chapter starts off a quick breakdown of the battle, including dates, objectives, and what was at stake.
• Closer looks—Young learners will find out even more with the help of technological explorations, battle maps, by-the-numbers sidebars, and more.

Carla Mooney is an award-winning author of numerous nonfiction books for young readers. Whether writing about history, science, or discoveries in the world around us, she hopes to spark a healthy curiosity and love of nonfiction in today’s young people.