Fact Cat: History: The Second World War

Name: Fact Cat: History: The Second World War
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781526306074
Price: 21.99 NZD
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By Izzi Howell

Series: Fact Cat: History

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Fact Cat: History: The Second World War by Izzi Howell is a children's book that provides an engaging overview of the Second World War. It covers essential events, key figures, and the impact of the war on everyday life. The book is structured to offer young readers an accessible and educational insight into this significant historical period.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Read all about the Second World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end.

A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.
A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!
Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.

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Read all about the Second World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end.

A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.

A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!

Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.

Fact Cat: History: The Second World War is an engaging and educational read for young learners.

Series: Fact Cat: History

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Fact Cat: History: The Second World War

Read all about the Second World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end. A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read. A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments! Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2. Fact Cat: History: The Second World War is an engaging...

By Izzi Howell

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526306074

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Izzi Howell is an award-winning author and editor of over fifty children's books. She lives in East Sussex and enjoys learning languages, cooking and travelling around Europe.

Her book Cats React to Science Facts was the winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 6-8 year-olds award at The Lollies and winner of The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2020.

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