Evacuation in World War II

Evacuation in World War II - The History Detective Investigates

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Publisher's Synopsis

Why were thousands of British children evacuated from their homes in 1939? Where did these evacuees go? Who looked after them?

This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions by exploring real-life accounts, looking on the Internet and finding clues about what life was like for thousands of British children. The detective shows how to create a project on evacuation, discover information about the Anderson Committee, who planned the evacuation scheme and learn about the reasons why the biggest evacuation ever to take place in Britain took place.

Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers who are looking for books to support the new KS2 curriculum for 2014.

Book information

ISBN: 9780750296397
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Imprint: Wayland
Pub date:
DEWEY: 940.531610941
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 31
Weight: 160g
Height: 221mm
Width: 271mm
Spine width: 6mm