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History Smashers: Pearl Harbor

by Kate Messner

Pearl Harbor and the warnings before the attack

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Pearl Harbor and the warnings before the attack

Kate Messner examines the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor alongside the warnings and assessments that preceded it. The account also extends into the aftermath, including the U.S. internment of thousands of Japanese Americans. Sidebars, illustrations, photographs, and graphic panels shape the presentation, giving the history several visual entry points. Together, these elements place the attack in a broader context of military warning signs and wartime consequences.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in World War II and the history of Pearl Harbor.
  • Children who enjoy history presented with illustrations, photographs, sidebars, and graphic panels.
  • Readers seeking an account that includes consequences for Japanese Americans in the United States.

Themes

Pearl Harbor attackMilitary warnings and preparednessWartime consequencesJapanese American internment

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Book overview

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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