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World War II Fighting for Freedom : the Story of the Conflict that Changed the World, 1939-1945
World War II Fighting for Freedom : the Story of the Conflict that Changed the World, 1939-1945
Author: Peter Chrisp
Condition: Like New
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World War II: Fighting for Freedom traces the global conflict of 1939–1945 in a clear, accessible narrative that moves from the causes of war to the front lines and the home fronts. Covering evacuated children in bombed cities, civilians in munitions factories, and soldiers at sea, on land, and in the air, the book surveys major campaigns and theaters while highlighting how the war accelerated advances in technology, medicine, and weaponry; special features—such as life inside a U‑boat and wartime spy techniques—bring individual experiences to life and help readers imagine the courage and hardship of those who lived and died during the conflict.
Published by Scholastic Reference in 2010, this juvenile nonfiction overview by Peter Chrisp (ISBN 9780545249843) is a large‑format (approx. 25 × 29 cm), 63–64‑page illustrated reference designed for upper‑elementary to middle‑grade readers and school libraries. Its dynamic design and full‑color illustrations, together with photographic and visual material and educational layout, make it a compact, visually engaging introduction to the global sweep of World War II and a useful classroom or reference resource for young history learners.
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Core Bibliographic Data
World War II: Fighting for Freedom: The Story of the Conflict that Changed the World, 1939–1945
Author: Peter Chrisp
Publisher: Scholastic (Scholastic Reference)
Publication year: 2010
ISBN: 9780545249843
Extent: 63–64 pages; approx. 25 x 29 cm (large-format)
Audience: Juvenile / young readers; juvenile nonfiction
Type of Book (Form / Genre)
Juvenile nonfiction
Introductory survey history of World War II
Reference book for children
Illustrated historical overview
Scope and Focus of Content
Global history of World War II, 1939–1945
Events leading up to World War II
Important battles and campaigns of World War II
Political leaders of World War II
Military leaders of World War II
Impact of World War II on the modern world
Overview of Axis and Allied powers
Children’s educational overview of the conflict
Theaters of War (as a global survey)
Global conflict (worldwide theaters) – presented in overview form
European theater of World War II (inferred from “important battles and campaigns” and standard WWII coverage in survey works)
Pacific theater of World War II (global conflict framing for young readers)
Operations and Campaigns (general level)
World War II campaigns – general overview for young readers
Major battles of World War II – surveyed at introductory level
Main Nations and Blocs Involved
Axis and Allies (alliances in World War II)
Germany – major belligerent in World War II
United States – major belligerent in World War II
United Kingdom – major belligerent in World War II
Soviet Union / USSR – major belligerent in World War II
Japan – major belligerent in World War II
Other nations involved in a global conflict (presented in outline form for children)
Leaders and Historical Figures (category-level)
World War II political leaders (category)
World War II military leaders (category)
Home Front and Civilian Life
Life on the home fronts during World War II
Civilians and society in wartime
Impact of war on everyday life
Visual and Educational Features
Illustrated book
Photographs and/or visual material (implied by large-format juvenile history reference)
Educational layout for young readers
Audience / Use-Case Tags
Children’s history of World War II
School library collection
Classroom resource on World War II
Introductory World War II reference for students
Middle grade readers; upper elementary / early secondary
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
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