World War Two destroyed lives and cities, and has left a lasting impression on millions of people. There are a wide variety of resources for children studying World War Two, from fact filled books, to fact based fiction.
If you need information about World War Two, why not start at your local library.
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Biographies - start here if you need biographies of people who lived during World War Two
Causes of World War Two - start here if you need information about what started World War Two
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World War Two fiction - start here if you need a fiction story about World War Two
World War Two non fiction - start here if you need information about World War Two
Going to war in World War Two
Moira Butterfield
A good resource for an overview of World War Two. It covers the key points about the lead up to the war, as well as what happened during the war. There is a helpful index and glossary, and there are interesting illustrations.
My childhood in Nazi Germany
Elsbeth Emmerich
A book for older children that contains photographs, maps, and other illustrations that show what life was like growing up in Nazi Germany. There is a list of important dates at the back of the book, but there is no index.
Auschwitz
Jane Shuter
Auschwitz is one of the most recognised concentration camp, and this book looks at Auschwitz in history as well as what it looks like today. This is an informative and well illustrated book that includes a helpful glossary.
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My secret camera: Life in the Lodz Ghetto
Photographs by Medel Grossman; Text by Frank Dabba Smith
A collection of photographs taken during World War Two that show the day to day life of Jews living in the Lodz Ghetto in Poland. Text has been added to make the photographs have more meaning for younger readers.
Elsie's war: A story of courage in Nazi Germany
Frank Dabba Smith
Elsie was a brve woman who was imprisoned by the Nazi because she had tried to help a Jew escape. Her life in prison was harsh, and though she was lucky to survive, she never gave up hope or lost her courage.
New Zealanders of action in World War Two
Keith Tonkin
A fantastic book for information about New Zealanders who were involved in various aspects of World War Two. The information is well laid out and includes helpful illustrations that make these four biographies easy to access. A great resource with a glossary and simple index.
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