The War Chronicles

by Bill Lucas

Any long war campaign features actions on multiple fronts, from the battlefield to the seas to the sky. This series provides a day-by-day chronicle of important wars, including the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. Readers will be able to follow troop movement and military strategy throughout the entire conflict, gaining a full picture of how the war progressed. Also covered are major military blunders of the past few centuries and an in-depth look at some of the most accomplished pilots in history.• Photos showcase battlefields, key figures, and important events• Chronological presentation gives readers a clear sense of the war’s trajectory• Aligns with social studies standards

72 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2015

About the author

Bill Lucas is Professor of Learning and Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning (CRL). He founded CRL in 2008, together with Prof. Guy Claxton.

In 2017 Bill was appointed by the OECD as co-chair of the strategic advisory group for the 2021 PISA test of Creative Thinking which will draw on the work of the CRL. Bill is an international adviser to the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority in Australia, to Vinnvard in Sweden and to the OECD/CERI research into critical and creative thinking in France. Bill is Director of Learning for the Fellowship Programme of THIS, the new Healthcare Studies Institute at the University of Cambridge.

Bill is known internationally as a speaker on the subjects of learning, change, creativity, healthcare improvement and leadership. He travels extensively to present keynotes, most recently in Sydney, Philadelphia, Helskinki, Qatar, Stockholm, Melbourne, Auckland, Belfast and Dubai. He is a prolific, award-winning writer, and has authored and co-authored over forty books and chapters and many peer-reviewed papers.

With Guy Claxton he is the creator of one of the biggest teacher researcher groups in the world, the Expansive Education Network.