Pearl Harbor
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Pearl Harbor

By Kate Messner, Dylan Meconis (Illustrator)

Part of the History Smashers series

Discover the untold truths behind the Pearl Harbor attack and its overlooked warnings.

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224 pages· 18,007 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Dive into the hidden history of Pearl Harbor, where overlooked warnings and ignored signs led to a devastating attack. Explore the aftermath, including the internment of Japanese Americans, through engaging illustrations and sidebars. What secrets lie beneath the surface of this infamous event? Uncover the truths that challenge the accepted narrative and reveal the complexities of a pivotal moment in history.

From the publisher

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

At a glance
Format
Pages
224
Words
18,007
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1000L
Themes & topics
Books about World War IIBooks about Pearl HarborBooks about AmericaBooks about JapanBooks about 20th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.7
F&P level
~X
Publication
Published
November 10, 2020
First published
October 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593120378

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