History Smashers: Pearl Harbor
Book 3 in History Smashers
- Subject
- History - Military & Wars
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Size
- 13.2 cm Ă 19.3 cm
- ISBN
- 9780593120378
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the infamous Pearl Harbor attack with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a completely unpredictable attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Right? Well, that's not quite the real deal. Some military experts had suggested that Pearl Harbor was a likely target. There were other warning signs, too, but nobody paid much attention. From the first wave of the Japanese bombers to the United States' internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known truths behind the story of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath.
Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower and Women's Right to Vote
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a completely unpredictable attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Right? Well, that's not quite the real deal. Some military experts had suggested that Pearl Harbor was a likely target. There were other warning signs, too, but nobody paid much attention. From the first wave of the Japanese bombers to the United States' internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known truths behind the story of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath.
Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower and Women's Right to Vote
Data provided by BiblioShare.
$12.99In stock at our supplier â delivered within 5â9 days.
What reviewers said
"Critical, respectful, engaging: exemplary history for children."
"The bookâs format may be a good match for those with shorter attention spans, and permits it to be gratifyingly capacious in what it covers."
"Well-researched, entertaining, and packed with facts."
âMessner and Meconis provide a timely perspective on an important part of American history.â
"A history book for middle-graders that should be on everyone's (child and adult) to-read list."
"Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!"
More like this
History Smashers: Pearl Harbor
Kate Messner, Dylan Meconis
History Smashers: The Titanic
Kate Messner, Dylan Meconis
History Smashers: The Titanic
Kate Messner
History Smashers: The American Revolution
Kate Messner, Dylan Meconis
History Smashers: The American Revolution
Kate Messner
History Smashers: The Mayflower
Kate Messner
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
Kate Messner, Falynn Koch
