World War II (Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders)

Author(s): Sir Tony Robinson

Children's History

Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War II! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you need to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including: - just how useful mashed potato is - how the Battle of Britain was won - what it takes to be a spy - how D-Day was kept a surprise.
Not suitable for children younger than 9.

General Information

  • : 9781447227687
  • : Pan Macmillan
  • : Macmillan Children's Books
  • : 01 January 2013
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 April 2013
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Sir Tony Robinson
  • : Paperback
  • : Unabridged
  • : 940.53
  • : 160

More About The Product

Tony Robinson has written many books on historical subjects, including TONY ROBINSON'S KINGS AND QUEENS and THE WORST CHILDREN'S JOBS IN HISTORY. He has written several television series for children including Maid Marion and Her Merry Men for which he received a BAFTA and a Royal Television Award. He presents's Channel 4's archaeology series Time Team, and played Baldrick in Blackadder.