What Was Pearl Harbor?

by Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ, John Mantha (Illustrator)

Overview

A terrifying attack!

On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four battleships sunk, more than two thousand servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II. In a compelling, easy-to-read narrative, children will learn all about a pivotal moment in American history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780448464626
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	06/27/2013
Series:	What Was? Series
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	37,748
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 7.48(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Patricia Brennan Demuth is an educator and children's book author. She has authored Who Is Bill Gates? and several titles for young readers, including many books in the leveled reader program for Penguin Young Readers.

Editorial Reviews

For millions of Americans, the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor now seems as remote as the Battle of Gettysburg or the Battle of Bunker Hill. In fact, there are so few witnesses alive that the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association decided to close down more than a year ago. This illustrated children's book describes how the secret, well-planned Japanese aerial bombardment unfolded and how it sparked our nation's entry in World War II. A gripping real-life narrative of surprise, heroism, loss, and resolve.