Past In Pictures: The Home Front
volume 4, Past in Pictures
No. of pages 48
Published: 2002
Reviews
Great for age 7-11 years
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In chronological order, this book introduces the major historical and social events which rocked Britain in the Second World War. Major events such as the declaration of war, the threat of invasion, D-Day and VE Day are covered as well as the social impact of rationing, war savings, black outs, gas masks and air raid precautions. Readers are also introduced to the major personalities of the day including The Royal Family, Winston Churchill and Hitler. A wide range of visual sources of information are used such as artefacts, contemporary illustrations, photographs and posters to really bring the subject to life.
This is volume 4 in Past in Pictures .
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Hachette Children's Group .
Fiona Reynoldson is an experienced author who has written nearly sixty children's information history books.
