Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Atomic Bombings that Shook the World

by Michael Burgan

Overview

Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. From the development of the bombs and the decision to use them to the moments they were dropped and the devastation they wrought, readers get a firsthand look at events that truly shook the world. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the events while they were happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, "What's Next?" kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543572568
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Tangled History Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

1 The Bomb Works 8

2 Heading to Hiroshima 22

3 Little Boy Falls 36

4 A Deadly Day 48

5 Staying Alive 60

6 Fat Man Falls 74

7 A War Ends, Suffering Continues 86

Epilogue 98

Timeline 106

Glossary 108

Critical Thinking Questions 109

Internet Sites 109

Further Reading 110

Select Bibliography 111

Index 112

About the Author 112

Interviews

1. Readers gain an intimate portrait of the many the U.S. scientists and soldiers who played a part in developing and dropping the atomic bombs and the Japanese soldiers and citizens who experienced their aftermath. 2. Students who are interested in history will be mesmerized by little known details leading up to, during, and after the dropping of the atomic bombs. 3. A focus on people on both sides of the conflict gives students different perspectives on the war. 4. The large cast of characters helps students see historical figures as real people struggling to make decisions and survive world-changing events.