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  • The Story of the Second World War for Children

    Peter Chrisp

    Paperback (Carlton Kids, April 2, 2019)
    Published in association with Imperial War Museums, The Story of the Second World War for Children sensitively teaches kids about history’s deadliest conflict. Packed with photographs, maps, and detailed cross-sections of famous tanks, aircraft, submarines, and warships, this fascinating exploration of the Second World War outlines key battles and shows how the conflict affected people across the world—not just the soldiers fighting on land, at sea, and in the air, but also the children evacuated to the countryside, bombed-out city dwellers, and civilians working in munitions factories. Bite-sized feature boxes throughout highlight subjects of particular interest to youngsters, including life inside a U-boat; spy and resistance equipment; a wartime recipe; and the trials of surviving a Russian winter as a soldier.
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  • One Million Things: A Visual Encyclopedia

    Peter Chrisp

    Hardcover (DK Children, June 16, 2008)
    Featuring photography that both illustrates and educates, a comprehensive visual encyclopedia is jam-packed with thousands and thousands of images that bring more than one million things to light. Teacher's Guide available.
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  • DK Readers L4: Dinosaur Detectives

    Peter Chrisp

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 21, 2009)
    This introduction to paleontology weaves together facts about fossil hunting with fictionalized first-person accounts from dinosaur detectives.
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  • World War II: Fighting for Freedom

    Peter Chrisp

    Hardcover (Scholastic Reference, Oct. 1, 2010)
    In the years between 1939 and 1945, the world was plunged into a devastating global conflict.From the children in bombed-out cities who were evacuated to the countryside, to the civilians working in munition factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea, and air, this book provides an incredible overview of this momentous time in our history. Learn how the war led to advances in technology, medicine, and weaponry, along with special features including life inside a U-boat and spy techniques. A dynamic design and full-color illustrations throughout help readers imagine what it was like for the brave men, women, and children who lived, and died, during World War II.
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  • The Story of the Second World War for Children: 1939-1945

    Peter Chrisp

    Hardcover (Carlton Kids, April 5, 2016)
    Published in association with Imperial War Museums, The Story of the Second World War for Children sensitively explores history’s deadliest conflict. Packed with photographs, maps, and detailed cross-sections of famous tanks, aircraft, submarines, and warships, it outlines key battles and shows how the war affected people across the world—not just the soldiers fighting on land, at sea, and in the air, but also the children evacuated to the countryside, bombed-out city dwellers, and civilians working in munitions factories.
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  • Shakespeare

    Peter Chrisp

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, Aug. 2, 2004)
    Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
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  • DK Readers L4: Dinosaur Detectives

    Peter Chrisp

    eBook (DK Children, April 10, 2012)
    This introduction to paleontology weaves together facts about fossil hunting with fictionalized first-person accounts from dinosaur detectives.DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with leading literacy experts.
  • Eyewitness: Shakespeare

    Peter Chrisp

    Hardcover (DK Children, Feb. 1, 2002)
    An addition to a popular nonfiction series presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
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  • Explore 360 Degree Titanic

    Peter Chrisp

    Hardcover (Carlton Books Ltd, )
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  • DK Readers: Welcome to the Globe: The Story of Shakespeare's Theatre

    Peter Chrisp

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Various characters, including a waterman, an actor, a gallant, and an apple seller, from Shakespeare's London describe the Globe Theatre from their own perspective.
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  • The Civil War

    Peter Chrisp

    Hardcover (Sterling, Aug. 16, 2013)
    The Civil War of 1861-65 was the bloodiest conflict in the history of the United States of America and had a huge effect on the shaping of the nation as one of the world’s greatest democracies. From the opening shots fired at Fort Sumter, to the decisive Battle of Gettysburg and the assassination of Lincoln, this book brings the story of the Civil War to life.
  • Ancient Rome

    Peter Chrisp

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, Dec. 1, 2003)
    With the help of four two-page spreads with acetate overlays, describes the people, places, and events of Ancient Rome, from the early days of the Republic through the High Empire period and beyond. 15,000 first printing.
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