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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 4 hour read
D-Day
Part of the Our World at War series
Witness the pivotal day that turned the tide of World War II.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 468 ratings
224 pages· 30,060 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched a daring assault by sea and sky to liberate Europe from Nazi control. This gripping adaptation for young readers unveils the courage and strategy behind D-Day, a turning point in World War II. As the Allies storm the beaches of Normandy, the fate of the continent hangs in the balance. Will their bold plan succeed in reclaiming freedom? Dive into this photo-illustrated journey through history, perfect for young history enthusiasts eager to explore the events that shaped the world.
From the publisher
Adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times-bestselling The Guns at Last Light, D-Day captures the events and the spirit of that day–June 6, 1944–the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. They came by sea and by sky to reclaim freedom from the occupying Germans, turning the tide of World War II. Atkinson skillfully guides his younger audience through the events leading up to, and of, the momentous day in this photo-illustrated adaptation. Perfect for history buffs and newcomers to the topic alike! This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- 30,060
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- NC1290L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 9
- F&P level
- ~Z+
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 166178
Publication
- Published
- May 6, 2014
- First published
- January 1, 2014
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781627791113
- LCCN
- 2014005162
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