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Book Synopsis: Prepare to discover the most utterly unbelievable REAL facts about WWII . . . Did you know that onions were given as birthday presents in WWII? Or that exploding camel dung was used as a weapon? Could a leaky toilet force a submarine crew to abandon ship?
This is history like you've never known it before! Ask yourself . . .Would you eat squirrel tail soup, cow's udders, or a carrot on a stick? Could you share 12.7cm of bathwater with your WHOLE family - for your weekly wash? If you were a spy, which gadgets and inventions would you choose?
From flying tanks to Operation Toenail, read about the daring, tragic and heroic events that shaped one of the most influential conflicts in modern times. With a bold design and colourful illustrations, picture the most amazing, and unbelievable, facts from this world-changing time.
Puffin and IWM (Imperial War Museums) are proud to be working together to educate and inspire young readers with tales from the past. Puffin know that stories can take you anywhere. As one of the most beloved children's publishers, we aim to fire every young imagination. Uncovering people's experiences during wartime, from the First World War to the present day, IWM is a family of five museums (IWM London, Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast, IWM North, and IWM Duxford).
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Discover the most captivating and mind-blowing facts about World War II with our book, "Utterly Unbelievable." Get ready to be amazed as you delve into the real stories and events that made this war one of the most influential conflicts in modern history. From the peculiar presents of onions to the use of exploding camel dung as a weapon, this book uncovers the unbelievable side of history that you've never known before.
Imagine the challenges faced by wartime families as you read about their weekly wash in a mere 12.7cm of bathwater shared by the whole family. And if you were a spy, you'll be engrossed in the accounts of the ingenious gadgets and inventions used during those times. Prepare to be captivated by flying tanks and Operation Toenail, two incredible examples of the daring and heroic events that shaped the world during WWII.
With its bold design and colorful illustrations, "Utterly Unbelievable" brings these astonishing facts to life, making history a vibrant and fascinating experience for young readers. Puffin and IWM (Imperial War Museums) have joined forces to educate and inspire, ensuring that the past continues to capture the imagination of today's generation. As a beloved children's publisher, Puffin knows that stories can take you anywhere, and we aim to ignite every young imagination.
So don't miss the opportunity to embark on this remarkable journey through history. Click here to get your hands on "Utterly Unbelievable" and witness the unbelievable tales that shaped the world we live in today.
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