Daniel Inouye: World War II Hero and Senator

by Jennifer Marino Walters, Scott R. Brooks (Illustrator)

Overview

Daniel Inouye was born in Hawaii to parents who came from Japan. He had a happy life as a child until 1941 when the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in his hometown. As war broke out, Daniel's life changed forever. He fought in the U.S. Army against the Japanese and then went on to serve Hawaii and his country in the U.S. Senate.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634407298
Publisher:	Red Chair Press
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books T)
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Marino Walters is a writer and editor specializing in family and parenting topics. She has written for Los Angeles Times, Reader's Digest, and Parenting. Jennifer lives with her husband, twin sons, and daughter in the Washington, DC, area.

Scott R. Brooks is a full-time illustrator for books, video games, and television commercials. Scott shares his Atlanta, GA studio with his illustrator wife, Karen. They live at home with two clever children and a somewhat less clever dog and cat.

Table of Contents

Nisei 4

Big Dreams 6

A Surprise Attack 8

World War II 10

Joining the Military 12

Bravery in Battle 14

Becoming a Politician 16

A Beloved Senator 18

Hawaii's Hero 20

Big Dates in Daniel's Life 22

Words to Know 23

Learn More at the Library 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

K-Gr 2—These titles provide basic biographical information. Cesar Chavez helped form the United Farm Workers labor union and advocated for better working conditions. Sequoyah created an alphabet for the Cherokee people. Daniel Inouye, an American World War II hero of Japanese ancestry, became a successful United States senator. Maria Tallchief, whose father was a member of the Osage Nation, became prima ballerina of the New City Ballet. The texts stick to the basics: when and where the subjects were born, their background, and what made them famous. There is no in-depth exploration of their lives, and the sentences are simple. The illustrations are colorful, but there are only a few small photos among the drawings. VERDICT Though this series highlights fascinating subjects, the narratives are not very engaging. Browsers are unlikely to check out; report writers will look elsewhere.

School Library Journal

"The Beginner Biography series . . . welcomes another worthy set of Americans to its ranks with these latest volumes for primary-grade readers."—Booklist

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