| Pearl Harbor: Ready-To-Read Level 3 Contributor(s): Krensky, Stephen (Author), Day, Larry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689842147 ISBN-13: 9780689842146 Publisher: Simon Spotlight OUR PRICE: $4.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2001 Annotation: The events leading up to and following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, is presented in appropriate language for young readers. This title also includes information about the making of the upcoming film "Pearl Harbor", scheduled for release on May 23, 2001. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 940.542 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Series: Ready-To-Read - Level 3 (Quality) |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 6.12" W x 9.04" (0.20 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Geographic Orientation - Hawaii |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 43523 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bringing a dramatic moment of World War II to vivid life, author Stephen Krensky answers questions about the historic importance of the military action at Pearl Harbor. Written in simple yet clear language, the book teaches readers about the political scene before and after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese in December 1941, and how this event shaped our country's place in the world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Krensky, Stephen: - Stephen Krensky is the author of more than a hundred books for children, including How Santa Got His Job (an ALA Notable Book) and Big Bad Wolves at School. He and his wife, Joan, live in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can visit him at StephenKrensky.com.Day, Larry: - Larry Day is the award-winning illustrator of over twenty-five picture books, both fiction and nonfiction. He was born and raised in Gibson City, Illinois, where he flunked high school art before becoming a storyboard artist and picture book illustrator. Day currently lives in Illinois with his wife, author Miriam Busch. |