History Smashers: Pearl Harbor

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.

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Author: Kate Messner
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/05/2021
Series: History Smashers
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780593120378

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.9
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510652 / Pearl Harbor