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World War II History for Teens: Understanding the Major Battles, Military Strategy, and Arc of War Paperback – June 1, 2021

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Explore WWII from the front lines in this teen history book

Help history come alive in a way that's easy for teens to connect with and enjoy. World War II History for Teens dives deep into the major battles, providing a core, compelling framework that allows teens to better understand what really happened during the war. From the conquest of Europe all the way through the end of the Pacific Theater, they'll get an up-close look at the course of the Second World War and learn how it created the world they live in today.

World War II History for Teens includes:
  • Key WWII battles—Read through detailed accounts of the most important battles, the moments that decided their outcomes, and how these results shaped the war.
  • Critical thinking—An exciting narrative engages readers while also providing the information they need to draw their own conclusions about the impact of WWII.
  • Closer looks—World War II History for Teens helps readers go even deeper with special features on military technology, how many of the war's key decisions were made, and more.

Show teens how exciting history can be with World War II History for Teens.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 16 years
  2. Part of series
    History for Teens
  3. Print length
    168 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    7 - 9
  6. Lexile measure
    1170L
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.46 x 8.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    Rockridge Press
  9. Publication date
    June 1, 2021
  10. ISBN-10
    1648760724
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1648760723
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Major battles

Get an up-close look at all the key battles, from the Western Front to the Pacific Theater.

Critical thinking

This book provides teens with the details they need to understand what happened before, during, and after the war.

Deep dives

Special featurettes detail advances in military tech, explore how important decisions were made, and more.

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“For teens, or anyone, learning about the history of WWII, Benjamin Mack-Jackson’s new book is the place to start! As an educator for more than 30 years, I appreciate material that allows students to learn a layer at a time for topics as complex as WWII. Most students will benefit from the pace at which the author moves this real-life drama along while providing just enough detail to pique curiosity. World War II History for Teens enables the reader to see multiple perspectives of the war without being overwhelmed with details. Teens who read this book will have a big-picture view of WWII that allows for a better understanding of all future knowledge they acquire about this epic global conflict that still affects our lives today.” —Lou Ring Sangdahl, teacher and instructional coach with a focus on project-based learning

“Benjamin Mack-Jackson has devoted himself to the preservation of veterans' stories, and has used his expertise to craft a highly readable and informative history of World War II for a teen audience. This book will serve as an excellent resource and inspire readers to continue learning about this complex and important conflict.” —Chris Juergens, PhD, Anschutz assistant curator of military history and heritage at History Colorado

“Benjamin Mack-Jackson tells a compelling version of World War II through a unique and meticulous investigation, conducting interviews with more than 100 WWII vets. Throughout the novel, he helps teens make the connections to not only understand WWII but to also appreciate the impact it had on America and the world.” —Jamie Berry, social studies teacher

About the Author

BENJAMIN MACK-JACKSON is an author, documentary filmmaker, historian, and storyteller capturing and preserving the memories of the last surviving World War II veterans. As the founder of the nonprofit WWII Veterans History Project, Benjamin dedicates his time to capturing untold stories of service and sacrifice.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockridge Press (June 1, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1648760724
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1648760723
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 16 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1170L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.46 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 237 ratings

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Benjamin Mack-Jackson is an author, documentary filmmaker, historian, and storyteller capturing and preserving the memories of the last surviving World War II veterans. As the founder of the nonprofit WWII Veterans History Project, Benjamin dedicates his time to capturing untold stories of service and sacrifice.

Learn more at https://ww2veteranshistoryproject.com

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Not just for teens!
I understand this is labeled "For Teens" to give the buyer a hint that it's not some super-comprehensive scholarly deep dive into WWII, but that label really sells it short. Just 135 pages (plus references/notes), but the author does a great job balancing overview with interesting detail and thoughtful commentary.Too many high schools never make it to WWII in history class, or gloss over it quickly because of other topics deemed more relevant today; a book like this can fill the gaps and give the reader enough understanding of WWII to engage in social conversation and understand movies and news better.I also appreciate that this book is focused on information, not opinion, or extreme politics. There are sections titled "Up For Debate" throughout, where a possibly-controversial or simply gray-area topic is presented for the reader to consider themselves (see photo for an example).Highly recommend! A fun and informative read for anyone!
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gammasip
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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This is a great book to teach kids about our history.
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For a long time I have known that I was ignorant about anything but the broad strokes of WWII history. After seeing the film "Oppenheimer" recently, I was motivated to learn more. For example, I always wondered why we were at war with both Germany and Japan at the same time... was it just a coincidence that Japan became rowdy at the same time that Germany did? This book is just what I wanted! A clear overview of the conditions worldwide that lead to the war and a summary of how the war proceeded on all fronts. It describes the major battles and acquaints the reader with the major people. It doesn't assume that the reader knows the meaning of common terms and acronyms; for example, who knew that the origin of "U boats" is the German "unterseeboots," or "undersea boats?" Maybe I should have known, but I didn't. Onward to more reading...but this was a great start.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Reads Very Much Like a Textbook - Comprehensive Without Being Overwhelming
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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The son has a huge interest in World War II history, and the book World War II History for Teens was a welcome read for him. The book reads similar to a textbook but in slightly more simplified form. It goes into some of the causes of the war, what was going on in countries like Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, US, Africa, and France, notable battles, and the aftermath and impact it had on the world once everything was over. Because the son is immensely interested in World War II, he found the book was fascinating to read and ended up reading it within two days. For my daughter and me, I found the book to be a little too straight forward, but still very comprehensive without being overwhelming. I would have prefer to have it written in a more storytelling way so that I could picture the battles, people, and effects the war was having in a more emotional way, but I did appreciate the sheer amount of facts and information that was presented. At the end of the book there are plenty of helpful sources and reference, as well as links and references to additional resources if you want to learn more. Overall, it was a book my son enjoyed and would be a welcome addition to anyone who is interested in learning more about World War II.
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Matthew
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Overview of WW2
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
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I have followed the collective work of Benjamin since he started WW2 Veterans History Project as a teen boy, and watched as he grew in his work as a young man and now college student. His love for our Veterans and History shines in all his work from travels to Normady, interviewing out Greatest Generation, filming a Documentary, or writing his first book.

This book is for any age, and should be a required reading in schools. It is a basic but thorough overview of important Historical information from the beginning to the ending of WW2, and very informative and well researched. Congrats Benjamin and proud. Looking forward to Book #2. God Bless all our Veterans. Proud to call Benjamin a friend and a supporter.
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LaRee Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022
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Bought it for my 11 year old nephew. He & my husband love to discuss WWII & this book is easy to read & understand
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5.0 out of 5 stars Friend status unlocked
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023
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I got this as a gift for a twelve year old boy who is currently self-studying WWII. He sent me a thank you with an excited grin on his face. Total top-hats!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a teen
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
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I got this as a gift for my kid. He loves World War II history.
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