It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Tales of World War II by Dr. Hattie Hearn
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
It’s the Second World War as you’ve never seen it before—discover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world’s darkest hour. Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? In this beautifully illustrated book, war historian Dr. Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including: • The Canadian cabin boy who avoided German U-boats crossing the Atlantic • The Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code to outfox their enemies • The African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy for the French Resistance Beautifully illustrated by Margarida Esteves and featuring stories from all over the world, Tales of World War II also contains jaw-dropping tales including the dog used to find survivors in the London Blitz, the champion cyclist who carried secret messages to help Jews escape the Nazis, and the bear who was recruited by the Polish army! Interspersed throughout the stories are pages explaining the key events of the war—from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.
Tales of World War II by Dr. Hattie Hearn is 162 pages long, and a total of 40,824 words.
This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Tales of World War II aloud.
Tales of World War II is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
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