This photo-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to the key facts, figures, and players of World War I. Educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it’s the perfect book for any kid who wants to learn more about military history. How did World War I start? Which statue was damaged in the lead-up to the United States entering the war? Which countries had the biggest army and the best weapons? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! World War I, which features photographs and illustrations of war machines, battlefields, and world leaders from throughout the span of this widespread conflict. Readers will learn about both sides of the war–the Central Powers and the Allied Powers–as well as each country’s motivation for entering the conflict. Sections on military strategy and life during the war delve deeper into central subtopics, and detail how advancements in military technology like tanks and chemical weapons changed the course of battles all across the European continent. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about–ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology–making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges–from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK’s free online resource for kids. Did you know that the Allied powers used 33,000 camels in desert warfare? Or that more than 500,000 pigeons carried messages to the war’s front lines? Find out why! Perfect for young history buffs and fans of the Axis & Allies board games, DK findout! World War I is a highly visual world-history book sure to inspire the next amazing school project or report. Inside, author Brian Williams breaks down why the war began, how it was fought, and what brought it to an end. With this DK findout! book, you will: – Explore wartime technology, tanks and artillery, intelligence, espionage, and propaganda – Pore over a detailed illustration of trench warfare that shows how trenches were set up and what’s inside – Learn about key players, such as Franz Joseph, Nicholas II, and Woodrow Wilson – Discover how battles in the skies were fought, and meet the “aces,” such as the Red Baron, who flew star fighters – See how the war was recorded through art, books, and movies, as well as how it is remembered today – and find out much, much more! The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about history–and everything else–at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.