• Pearl Harbor (History Smashers)

Pearl Harbor
(History Smashers)

Author
Kate Messner
Illustrator
Dylan Meconis
Publication Date
January 05, 2021
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  4th − 5th
Pearl Harbor (History Smashers)
Description

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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Publication date
January 05, 2021
Classification
Non-fiction
Page Count
-
ISBN-13
9780593120378
Lexile Measure
1000
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Series
History Smashers
BISAC categories
JNF025130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Military & Wars
Library of Congress categories
United States
World War, 1939-1945
Japan
Foreign relations
Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941
Causes

Kirkus

"An intriguing read that will encourage children to question simplistic historical narratives."
Kate Messner
Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books for kids who like to wonder. A former teacher, she has written more than thirty picture books, chapter books, and novels for young readers. Kate Messner lives on Lake Champlain with her family.

Heather Ross is an illustrator and fabric designer. She lives in New York City and the Catskill Mountains.
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