| Air Raid--Pearl Harbor!: The Story of December 7, 1941 Contributor(s): Taylor, Theodore (Author) |
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ISBN: 0152164219 ISBN-13: 9780152164218 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2001 Annotation: This engrossing and extensively researched account of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 examines both sides of the battle, taking a close look at the events leading up to it and providing compelling insight into the motives and operations of the brave men and women swept up in the fight. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars |
| Dewey: 940.542 |
| LCCN: 2001024185 |
| Lexile Measure: 1070 |
| Series: Great Episodes |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 4.54" W x 6.96" (0.34 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Chronological Period - 1940's - Geographic Orientation - Hawaii |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 49814 Reading Level: 8.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On December 7, 1941, Americans were stunned to learn that Japanese forces had launched an attack on Pearl Harbor. In this engrossing and extensively researched account, Theodore Taylor examines both sides of the battle, taking a close look at the events leading up to it and providing compelling insight into the motives and operations of the brave men and women swept up in the fight. |
Contributor Bio(s): Taylor, Theodore: - THEODORE TAYLOR (1921-2006), an award-winning author of many books for young people, was particularly known for fast-paced, exciting adventure novels. His books include the bestseller The Cay, Timothy of the Cay, The Bomb, Air Raid--Pearl Harbor!, Ice Drift, The Maldonado Miracle, and The Weirdo, an Edgar Award winner for Best Young Adult Mystery. |