Military & Wars

A clear and informative account of how the Second World War began, the infamous battles and the conclusion and aftermath of the war. Illustrated with maps, evocative archive photographs and illustrations. Includes descriptions of the most famous events...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783123520Author John MalamFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Carlton KidsPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

"Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing,'Onward!' the sailors cry;Carry the lad who's born to be kingOver the sea to Skye."Sung throughout the world, the Skye Boat Song evocatively brings alive the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's famous journey...

What is War? is a book designed to offer a simple answer to all the questions kids might ask when hearing about war and conflict. Why do countries or different ideological groups fight? What are the key points between different types of conflict? Is...

Prepare to discover the most utterly unbelievable REAL facts about WWII . . . Did you know that onions were given as birthday presents in WWII? Or that exploding camel dung was used as a weapon? Could a leaky toilet force a submarine crew to abandon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142417416Author Roald DahlFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 283gDimensions(mm) 197mm * 129mm *...

From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior. The Samurai emerged as a warrior caste in Medieval Japan and would have a powerful influence on the history and culture of...

Winner of Best Books with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter awards, voted for by children.This paperback edition includes a link to download a free audio version of the book read by Sir Tony Robinson.In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War II,...

Winner of Best Books with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter awards, voted for by children.This paperback edition includes a link to download a free audio version of the book read by Sir Tony Robinson.In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War II,...

What Are We Fighting For? is a poetry collection that explores the concept of war in a brilliantly accessible way for younger readers.Fascinating and moving in equal measure, there are poems about incredibly brave dogs, cats and pigeons; the Christmas...

Learning to draw doesn't get more exciting than this! Young artists will revel in the variety of explosive drawing subjects featured in How to Draw Military Machines, including a twin-engine attack helicopter, a guided missile submarine, F-16 fighter...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426311000Author John PerritanoFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

From pre-war Europe to women in wartime, discover fascinating facts about all aspects of World War I. With the 100th Anniversary of the end of the war in 2018, DKfindout! World War I helps kids discover what caused the conflict and what were the most...

Now more than ever, kids want to know about our country's great struggles during World War II. This book is packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. Much more...

With an introduction from Michael Morpurgo. The boy untied the sack and, to everyone's amazement, out tumbled a little furry bear cub... Have you ever heard of mountain-climbing elephants? Could a brave dog make a parachute jump?Featuring over thirty...

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both...

Zlata Filipovic was given a diary shortly before her tenth birthday and began to write in it regularly. She was an ordinary, if unusuallyintelligent and articulate little girl, and her preoccupations include whether or not to join the Madonna fan club,...

Zlata Filipovic was given a diary shortly before her tenth birthday and began to write in it regularly. She was an ordinary, if unusuallyintelligent and articulate little girl, and her preoccupations include whether or not to join the Madonna fan club,...

**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner****Middle School Book of the Year - Northern Lights Book Awards****Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner**For the first time, middle readers can learn the complete story of the courageous girl whose life,...

Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called...

No Better Friend tells the remarkable story of Royal Air Force technician Frank Williams and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met in an internment camp during WWII. Judy was a fiercely loyal animal who sensed danger and instinctively mistrusted anyone in...

Spend the day with a historical figure and discover how people lived in different eras.- Combines fictional narrative and quotes from the age to focus on a day in the life of a particular character.- People, settlements, clothes and homes are brought to...

A remarkable World War II account of a maritime attack off the West African coast, for fans of Steven Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman. At the height of World War II, the RMS Laconia was torpedoed by a German submarine five hundred miles off the coast of...

In 1940 Britain was in the grip of World War 2. When Germany began to send bomber planes over Britain, one of the greatest battles of the war began.There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever. In...

This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history.Beatrice Shilling wasn't quite like other children. She could make anything. She...

This non-fiction book explores what it was like to live through the First World War, from life in the trenches and the weapons used on the battlefield, to the war effort at home and the role that children played. This title has been written in...

Horses were important in World War 1 for many reasons. Find out what they did and how they helped in a war that cost the lives of so many humans and animals alike in this non-fiction book by Charlotte Guillain. Collins Big Cat Progress books...

The story of D-Day - the Normandy beach landings which saw the start of the Allies' major offensive against German forces - specially written for readers of 9 and up. Published in association with the Imperial War Museums and full of photographs, maps...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823442713Author David A. AdlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 125gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781976600135Author Kelly NelsonFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Wisconsin Historical Society PressPublisher Wisconsin Historical Society...

A gripping first-hand account of life back home during World War Two. Britain has been fighting the Second World War for five years and, with his father away serving in the navy, Jimmy feels responsible for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781479557592Author ,Blake HoenaFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Picture Window BooksPublisher Capstone Press

A captivating World War II story with a high-stakes ending that explores the moral dilemma of helping the enemy. 'This is an intense, thought-provoking, and deeply satisfying read.' TEACH SECONDARY 'This book...

Did you know that Black people from around the world helped Britain fight in the First World War?How heroic were the people who fought?Why did Black people have to keep fighting for equality even after the war?In this young readers' edition of Black...

Take an unforgettable journey through the history of Ukraine, from ancient times until the present day. This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a tour of Ukraine's history, told through the voices of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525644774Author Elizabeth LettsFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648763762Author Kelly Milner HallsFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 422gDimensions(mm) 235mm *...

The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781851034697Author Pierre-Marie ValatPage Count 34Imprint Moonlight Publishing LtdPublisher Moonlight Publishing LtdWeight(grams) 305gDimensions(mm) 180mm *...

A beautiful picture-book adaptation of Thomas Harding's Costa-shortlisted biography for adults, exquisitely illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.On the outskirts of Berlin, a wooden cottage stands on the shore of a lake. Over the course of a century, this...