Book excerpt: Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up with World War II! This 120-page book covers topics such as the causes and effects of World War II, the rise of dictators, democracy, the Third Reich, D-day, concentration camps, weapons, and the Battles of the Bulge, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. The book presents and reinforces information through captivating reading passages and a variety of reproducible activities. It also includes biographical sketches, a time line, and a complete answer key.