History Smashers: Pearl Harbor

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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Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Messner, Kate
Published: 01/05/2021
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780593120378
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.60d