Synopses & Reviews
A World War II scrapbook of stories, photos, posters, letters home, and other memorabilia for the whole family to share again and again.
“Krull delivers a first-rate commemorative volume. Eminently readable, it showcases her talent for distilling history to its anecdotal best and gives a wide-ranging view of the key players and events of this pivotal era in recent history. From Hitler and Roosevelt to Anne Frank, from Rosie the Riveter to Tokyo Rose, from rationing to espionage, Krull spotlights the many dramas played out on the global stage. She augments her impressive writing with strong visual material, including maps, newspaper headlines, artifacts, posters, and hundreds of vintage photographs (many of them unflinching, including those of concentration camp inmates and other victims of the war). Whether for browsing or close study, this is an extraordinary reference book that should be snapped up by parents and teachers alike. Of equal interest to young readers and adults.”
–Publishers Weekly, Starred
Synopsis
A scrapbook of personal stories, photos, posters, letters, and other memorabilia allows readers to share in the experience of those who lived during World War II. This extraordinary reference book includes profiles of key players, including Roosevelt, Churchill, Hitler, Anne Frank, and Tokyo Rose, photos including those taken in concentration camps, and much more.
About the Author
Kathleen Krull is the author of the popular Lives Of series, Wilma Unlimited, and
Gonna Sing My Head Off!: American Folk Songs for Children.