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An online guide to Churchill's life and achievements, with facts, photos, a quiz and a game about his life during the Second World War.
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Listen to some of Churchill's wartime speeches and explore a timeline of his life. (To hear excerpts of speeches, scroll down to "WWII Begins" and click on the sound icons.)
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Churchill's famous Second World War speeches. (Click on the link to listen to "We Shall Fight on the Beaches" or for more about his speeches, click on "Churchill's Famous Speeches".)
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Photos of Churchill's house and gardens, Chartwell.
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About this book
Young Reading Series 3 The Second World War
Winston Churchill
- Thoughtful introduction to the remarkable life of Winston Churchill for young readers.
- Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive.
- Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times.
- Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Churchill's life and times.
- Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.
Katie Daynes
Katie Daynes has written oodles of books for Usborne, from lifting the flaps on germs and poo, through things to spot in the sea and at school, to the life stories of Nelson Mandela and Marie Antoinette. She wrote My First Chess Book after being taught by her son, Joe Birks, who became the British Under 9 Chess Champion in 2017. She now lives in Yorkshire with her architect husband, two inquisitive children and a hamster called Toffee. When she’s not writing books, Katie likes walking on the blustery moors, meeting friends for coffee and playing competitive board games.
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