Books in World Wars series

‘It wouldn’t be pleasant sharing my flat with a dead body, but there was nothing else I could do.’ Richard Hannay is bored with life in London. Then he discovers a horrible crime, and finds himself in the middle of a clever and frightening plot. Can he find the proof he needs to save his country from disaster? When Hannay hides out on the wild Scottish moors, will he escape from the dangerous gang who want to silence him forever? Who can he trust on his journey? Time is running out for Hannay and his friends. Will he be able to discover the secret of the thirty-nine steps before it is too late? Real Reads are accessible texts designed to support the literacy development of primary and lower secondary age children while introducing them to the riches of our international literary heritage. Each book is a retelling of a work of great literature from one of the world’s greatest cultures, fitted into a 64-page book, making classic stories, dramas and histories available to intelligent young readers as a bridge to the full texts, to language students wanting access to other cultures, and to adult readers who are unlikely ever to read the original versions.

This title presents an unbiased account of one of the most devastating wars the world has ever seen. Detailed and highly illustrated, with primary source documents, students will examine this great conflict through firsthand accounts and powerful archival photographs. Clear, easy-to-read writing provides students with a complete history of the war and how it shaped today's world.

Great Battles of World War II examines the political decisions, military strategy, and human cost of the war's bloodiest battles. Begun in Europe in 1939 in response to Hitler's invasion of Poland, the war soon escalated into a truly global conflict. How did the Allies win early military victories in the Mediterranean and Pacific? What was the nature of the fighting in Eastern Europe? What was the impact of the U.S. and Japan entering the war? How did the Allies win back Nazi-occupied territories? Answers to these questions are provided along with analyses of the most important battles of World War II-- in North Africa, in the Pacific, on the Eastern front, in the Atlantic, and at Normandy. Learn about the military maneuvers and tactics that determined the outcome of World War II.

World War II continues to be one of the most significant conflicts in history. In this title, readers will examine the events leading to the breakout of war and follows the conflicts and early battles following this moment. Engaging text introduces readers to Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party and covers the Blitzkreig, the invasions of France and the Soviet Union, and the Battle of the Atlantic. Chapters also introduce the role played by the Japanese Empire and culminate with the attack on Pearl Harbor, resulting in the United States' entry into the war. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.