World War II Background Sources
These sources can help you find some background knowledge on World War II.
The Holocaust
URL: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005143
United States Holocaust Museum (2007).
This is an entry from the Holocaust Encyclopedia. The Holocaust was a tragic event that played a large role in World War II. Read a little bit about this event to learn about its importance and why it played a part in the war.
Pearl Harbor
URL: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/wwii/pearlhar_1
Library of Congress (2008).
This is a story from America's Library about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which is a United States military base in Hawaii. This attack, which took place on December 7, 1941, made that day known as one that "will live in infamy." This event is what caused the United States to officially get involved in World War II.
World War II
URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/26742/
ThinkQuest (2001).
This site gives an overview of World War II. It discusses how the war started and what happened after the war ended. It covers important people and events such as Adolf Hitler, the Holocaust, and different battles during the war. It is written in very kid-friendly language!
World War II Sites
URL: http//connections.smsd.org/veterans/wwii_sites.htm
Shawnee Mission School District, KS (2000).
This site provides tons of links to other World War II sites. You can choose which aspect of the war you want to learn about and follow the links to find out more. Teachers can also access lesson plans on a variety of topics.
