The Causes of World War II

By Paul Dowswell

Book Overview

This book examines the main causes of the greatest war of the 20th century and the events that led to its beginning. Readers will learn: why World War II started so soon after World War I had ended; and how Adolf Hitler gained power and led Germany into war; why and how the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941. Primary source materials are included.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403401497
• ISBN13: 9781403401496
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.9" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7