World War II was one of the most wide-reaching conflicts in history. This book reveals the devastating impact of this terrible war and how it changed the lives of those who witnessed it. With primary and secondary sources, timelines, and illuminating eyewitness accounts that highlight the personal experience of war, World War II will both inform readers about the war and invite them to learn from its witnesses. "Roberts makes frequent use of succinct, first-person reflections and captioned archival photos of participants, from soldiers and officers to medical personnel and civilians. . . . This informative series offers broad overviews and personal perspectives on significant American wars."― Booklist "Primary source images and quotations lend immediacy to the narrative in these texts. . . . Primary source images and quotations lend immediacy to the narrative in these texts."― School Library Journal , Series Made Simple Kelly Roberts is a hugely experienced children's book author who loves creating nonfiction content that will draw in readers of all abilities.