Description
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, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War II! It's history, but not as we know it!
Find out everything you need to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including:
- Just how useful mashed potato is
- How the Battle of Britain was won
- What it takes to be a spy
- How D-Day was kept a surprise
For more World War history facts in this fun series, discover World War I.
Everything you need to know about World War II.
About the Author
Sir Tony Robinson has written many books on historical subjects, including Bad Kids and The Worst Children's Jobs in History. He has written several television series for children including Maid Marian and Her Merry Men for which he received a BAFTA and a Royal Television Award. He presents Channel 4's archaeology series Time Team, and played Baldrick in Blackadder.
Awards
Winner of Blue Peter Book Award: Best Book with Facts 2014.
Book Information
ISBN 9781447227687
Author Sir Tony Robinson
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 120g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 10mm
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