Utterly Unbelievable: WWII in Facts

Onions were given as birthday presents in WWII, exploding camel dung was used as a weapon, a leaky toilet forced a submarine crew to abandon ship, and squirrel tail soup, cow's udders, and a carrot on a stick were eaten. This is history like you've never known it before, with bold design and colorful illustrations. Puffin and IWM (Imperial War Museums) are working together to educate and inspire young readers with tales from the past.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 112 pages
\n Publication date: 18 April 2019
\n Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
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Prepare to be astounded by the most astonishing and unbelievable REAL facts about World War II! Did you know that onions were given as birthday presents during this tumultuous period? Or that exploding camel dung was used as a weapon? Imagine the shock and awe of the submarine crew who had to abandon ship due to a leaky toilet!

This is history like you've never known it before! As you ponder these questions, ask yourself:

Would you dare to consume squirrel tail soup, cow's udders, or a carrot on a stick? Could you share a mere 12.7cm of bathwater with your entire family, for your weekly wash? If you were a spy, what gadgets and inventions would you choose to aid your mission?

From flying tanks to Operation Toenail, delve into the daring, tragic, and heroic events that shaped one of the most influential conflicts in modern times. With a bold design and captivating illustrations, picture the most amazing and unbelievable facts from this world-changing time.

Puffin and IWM (Imperial War Museums) are thrilled to collaborate, bringing to life tales from the past to educate and inspire young readers. Puffin, renowned for its beloved children's publications, aims to ignite every young imagination. IWM, a family of five museums (IWM London, Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast, IWM North, and IWM Duxford), is dedicated to uncovering people's experiences during wartime, from the First World War to the present day.

So, sit back, grab your popcorn, and get ready to be transported back in time to a world of astonishing revelations and incredible stories!

\n Weight: 244g\n
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780241351482\n \n