World War II offers a comprehensive and factual overview that will give young readers an understanding of the greatest conflict in human history. Why did it happen? Why were the Jews and others murdered? Where did the fighting happen? How were ordinary /people affected? All these and other vital background details are supplied by this absorbing study.Through the use of over 200 photographs and maps, easy-to-follow text, and short "Fact Files, " this enormous subject is made totally accessible to children.