Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with this
children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating
facts, and engaging challenges--from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK's
free online resource for kids.
Did you know that the Allied powers used 33,000 camels in desert
warfare? Or that more than 500,000 pigeons carried messages to the war's
front lines? Find out why!
Perfect for young history buffs and fans of the Axis & Allies board
games, DK findout! World War I is a highly visual world-history book
sure to inspire the next amazing school project or report. Inside,
author Brian Williams breaks down why the war began, how it was fought,
and what brought it to an end.
With this DK findout! book, you will:
- Explore wartime technology, tanks and artillery, intelligence,
espionage, and propaganda
- Pore over a detailed illustration of trench warfare that shows how
trenches were set up and what's inside
- Learn about key players, such as Franz Joseph, Nicholas II, and
Woodrow Wilson
- Discover how battles in the skies were fought, and meet the "aces,"
such as the Red Baron, who flew star fighters
- See how the war was recorded through art, books, and movies, as well
as how it is remembered today
- and find out much, much more!
The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on
their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient
civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more
about history--and everything else--at www.dkfindout.com, the
award-winning free educational website.
