World War II by the Numbers

by Amanda Lanser

Overview

How much did the gear and weapons of a typical combat soldier weigh during World War II? How many Americans were awarded the Medal of Honor for their roles in the conflict? Numbers, high-impact stats, and a unique infographic format combine to present the gripping story of World War II. With stats on everything from battles to weapons, these numbers give young readers a look at the most destructive war in history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491442975
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	America at War by the Numbers
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Amanda Lanser is a freelance writer who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and taught seventh-grade reading and writing. She is the author of books on a variety of high-interest topics and enjoys writing for children of all ages.

Table of Contents

Moving toward war — The United States enters the war — American forces — Fighting the Axis — Weapons of the U.S. military — The home front and World War II spies — World War II leaders by the 3s — D-Day — The Battle of the Bulge — Island invasions — The holocaust — Little Boy and Fat Man — Aftermath.

Interviews

• highly visual and filled with infographics, including charts, graphic organizers, and photo diagrams that will keep the interest of reluctant readers • "By the numbers" format covers the wars in a unique way • covers not only core facts about the wars America has been involved in but also little-known high-interest topics

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 4–8—Building a series of books primarily around numbers is a bold move, but it pays off in spades here. A brief paragraph at the beginning of each chapter establishes context. Subsequent content is presented via statistics, some of which are simply written out and others of which appear in pie charts, bar graphs, or timetables. Several stats appear on each page and include information on casualties, weapons, women, supplies, and more. Hi-res images are featured prominently, sometimes as an eye-catching background, such as the sepia-toned battle drawing that serves as a backdrop for a spread describing the jobs of Confederate soldiers. With other spreads, the images take center stage, such as one depicting a World War I soldier with his equipment. Many visuals are rendered with a shadow effect, making them appear to pop off the page. Unfortunately, sources are not cited. VERDICT The dynamic use of statistics makes for irresistible reading. This ideal supplement for history classes will appeal to reluctant readers. Consider for hi-lo collections, too.

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