Books in Simple History series

Explore the event that shook the world, and changed it forever. Discover the epic story of World War II through a fun timeline, witness deadly technology and combat weapons and meet the leaders who directed the global conflict. Simple history gives you the facts, simple! *This book covers American, British (and commonwealth), Russian, German, Japanese and Italian experiences of the war. What was it like to be a U.S Marine in the Pacific? Or a crew member aboard a B-17 'Flying Fortress'? Think you could cope with the Blitz in London? Find out in Simple History: A simple guide to World War II! A book for kids and grownups!

This year 2014 marks the 100 years centenary of the First World War, one of the most destructive and world changing conflicts in the history of mankind. Learn the fascinating facts about the First World War and discover this epic moment in history. With the fun illustrations and the unique style of the 'Simple History' series, let this book absorb you into a period of history which truly changed the world. Jump into the muddy trenches of World War I and on the way meet the soldiers and leaders of the conflict and explore the exciting weapons, tanks, planes & technology of combat. Illustrated in the popular minimalist style of today, young reader's imaginations will come to life. Simple history gives you the facts in a simple uncomplicated and eye catching way. Simple history is part of an ongoing series, what will be the next episode? Designed for children aged 9 -12 Visit the website information: www.simplehistory.co.uk Build your collection today!

The American colonies were fed up with British taxes and were ready to revolt! Once the militia ignited the flames of revolution at Lexington and Concord, it was up to the fearless leader George Washington to unite a Continental army and fight for freedom and independence. Discover how the brave patriots took on the powerful might of the British Empire. Witness keys events like the Boston Tea party and the signing of the Declaration of independence. Simple History, telling the story without information overload.

The Iron Curtain and nuclear missiles. The Cold War was a scary situation. As the Capitalist West faced off against the Communist East, the world anticipated a nuclear showdown. Witness the Berlin Wall - a symbol of the great divide. See the Cold War conflicts. Be amazed at super spy gadgets, and marvel at the space race. Simple History, telling the story without information overload.

Learn about one of the most explosive periods in German history: the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. In this book you’ll discover how Hitler came to power, convinced the German people to follow him, and brought not just Germany, but the whole of Europe to the brink of destruction in the Second World War. Simple History, telling the story without information overload.

The war in Vietnam was a bitter and unpopular conflict for the American soldiers and people back home. It was also a war where the media played a big role. Both French colonial rule and the American intervention in Vietnam failed, but why? Find out inside! Discover a timeline telling the story of the conflict and explore the battles, technology and tactics of combat. Imagine you're in the humid jungles of Vietnam, the Vietcong ready to ambush your squad any minute and booby traps lay hidden across the ground and you're only a teenager. That was the experience for many Americans in the sixties.

The American Civil War divided North and South and became the most destructive conflict fought in North America. On one side was the Union and on the other the Confederacy, divided over the future of slavery. Meet the North president Abraham Lincoln and the South, Jefferson Davis. Witness keys events like the draft riots and the Battle of Gettysburg. Simple History, telling the story without information overload.

Jump into the muddy trenches of World War I and discover the story of one of the bloodiest wars in history! On the way meet the soldiers and leaders of the conflict and explore the exciting weapons, tanks, planes & technology of combat. Illustrated in the popular minimalist style of today, young reader's imaginations will come to life. Simple history gives you the facts in a simple uncomplicated and eye catching way. Simple history is part of an ongoing series, what will be the next episode? Designed for children aged 9 -12 *As the centenary comes up this year learn the fascinating facts about the First World War and discover this epic moment in history. With the fun illustrations and the unique style of the 'Simple History' series, let this book absorb you into a period of history which truly changed the world. www.simplehistory.co.uk

Discover a competition of epic proportions between the United States and the USSR during the Space Race. Find out who was the first to win, from reaching outer space to landing a man on the moon. History will come alive before your very eyes. Illustrated in the popular minimalist style of today, young reader's imaginations will come to life. Simple history gives you the facts in a simple uncomplicated and eye catching way. Simple history is part of an ongoing series, what will be the next episode? Designed for children aged 9 -12