Read about how a mere two decades after the conclusion of World War I, another large-scale military conflict entrenched most of Europe and many other countries in warfare for a second time. Many of the causes of World War II can be found in the effects of World War I. This book examines some of those causes and effects, providing sidebars, timelines and vivid photographs from the period.

Encourages readers at KS3 and KS4 to think critically about the effects World War II has had on the world.

Moments in History is an insightful series that presents some of the most important events in modern history. From World War I to the Cold War, readers are encouraged to think critically about the effects these watershed moments have had on the world. Written in a straightforward, engaging style, the books include first-hand speeches, letters, diary entries and other primary source materials that give dramatic clues to the reasons these unforgettable events unfolded as they did. Photographs from the time period show the world as it was at that moment, and the views of professional historians are included in each chapter.

This book is part of a book series called Moments in History .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 3. KS3 covers school years 7, 8 and 9, and ages 12-14 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Cath Senker is an experienced author of many children's information books.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: The Gathering Storm
• 2: Europe Goes to War
• 3: Global War
• 4: The Allies Attack
• 5: Victory in Sight
• 6: End of the War
• 7: World War II Timeline
• 8: Glossary
• 9: Further Information
• 10: Index