DK Eyewitness: World War I

Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of World War One. Made in collaboration with The Imperial War Museum, children will be mesmerized by learning about the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict.

This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the events that took place causing the war to start.

Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents, this is an eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the “the war to end all wars”.

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the First World War, you can expect to find:

– A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature.
– Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.
– Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness World War I introduces the ultimate guide to the first global conflict, with more than 250 photographs illustrating the people, places and stories of the war. Children can learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice and peace after four years of fighting. This all-encompassing guide to World War One is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.

So, what’s new?

Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Titles in DK/Eyewitness Series:

Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece (Updated)
Ancient Rome (Updated)
Mesopotamia
Viking
Castle
Medieval Life (Workbook)
Knight
North American Indian
World War I
World War II

First Human Body Encyclopedia
First Earth Encyclopedia
First Space Encyclopedia

Astronomy
Chemistry
Human Body
Animal
Plant

Encyclopedia of Animals
Handbook of Horses
Children Just Like Me
Children’s Encyclopedia (Updated Edition)
Compact Atlas of the World (Eighth Edition)
Student World Atlas (Ninth Edition)

Music and How it Works
The Very Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra