World War I

1914 – 1918

World War I involved the Allies and Central Powers, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Trench warfare, new technologies, and major battles caused massive loss of life and led to political changes like the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.

You can find books about the aftermath of WWI here.

Picture books

Finding Winnie

Award-winning story about the real WWI bear who inspired Winnie the Pooh

Grace Banker and Her Hello Girls Answer the Call

Exciting story of the women who went to the front line as Signal Corps operators

The Eleventh Hour

Poignant story of two childhood friends serving in WWI together

Rags: Hero Dog of WWI

True story of a dog serving in WWI

See Inside the First World War

Lift-the-flap picture collection visualizing WWI

Flo of the Somme: The Mercy Dogs of World War 1

Story of a dog’s role in an important WWI battle

Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion

Lively explanation of an innovation used to protect ships during WWI

Archie’s War

Fictional scrapbook about a boy reflecting on the war’s impact

The Peach Pit Parade

Story of a girl finding a way to contribute to the war effort during a time of deprivation

War Game

Story based on the real soccer match between English and German soldiers during the Christmas truce

Chapter books and novels

War Horse

Powerful story about a horse separated from his boy by WWI

Dear America: When Christmas Comes Again

Fictional diary of a girl who travels to the Western Front to work as a switchboard operator

The Night Flyers

Story about a girl solving a mystery on the home front while her father serves in WWI

Dear America: Like the Willow Tree

Fictional diary of a girl living through the Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918

World War I: An Interactive History Adventure

Choose-your-own-adventure stories set during WWI

The Sinking of the Lusitania: An Interactive History Adventure

Choose-your-own-adventure stories set on the Lusitania during its destruction

Lord of the Nutcracker Men

Story of a British boy playing with toy soldiers as his dad serves at the front

The Tortoise and the Soldier

True story of a young WWI sailor and his friendship with a tortoise

Remembrance

Novel about a group of young adults facing WWI

Private Peaceful

Stunning novel about a boy soldier on the front line, for older readers

Non-fiction books

Eyewitness: World War I

Comprehensive reference with great photos

What Was World War I?

Detailed, comprehensive intro to WWI

World War I: The Definitive Visual History

Photo-rich overview of WWI

Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood

Excellent graphic novel overview of WWI

The War to End All Wars: World War I

Stunning photo-essay that explains WWI in a compelling way

Truce

Story of the Christmas truce on the Western Front

Women Heroes of World War I

Introduction to 16 amazing women and their roles in the war

Dear Jelly

Real letters sent home from a pair of solider brothers, annotated and illustrated

Very, Very, Very Dreadful

Award-winning survey of the Influenza Pandemic of 1918, for older readers

Line Of Fire: Diary Of An Unknown Soldier

Graphic novel adaptation of a real WWI soldier’s diary

Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War

Cheeky guide to WWI

Activities

World War I for Kids: A History with 21 Activities

Activities inspired by World War I

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