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Scholastic Inc. (2002), Edition: First Scholastic Printing, 64 pages
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Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched a massive surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Two brief and terrible hours later, much of the American fleet lay sunk or burning; 2,388 Americans were dead; and the United States and Japan were at war. Dozens of children witnessed this pivotal moment in history. And hundreds of young servicemen-both American and Japanese-came of age on this unforgettable day. Now, for the first time, their gripping eyewitness accounts are woven together in a powerful retelling of the events at Pearl Harbor. Award-winning author Shelley Tanaka re-creates every harrowing and heroic moment through the memories of young people who were actually there.
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LibraryThing member crazy4reading
I love reading about World War II. This is the first book I have read on Pearl Harbor. This book is a childrens/young adult book. I found the pictures fascinating. Some were actual pictures and others were exceptionally drawn.
Attack on Pearl Harbor has the view point of the Japanese and their
Attack on Pearl Harbor has the view point of the Japanese and their
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planned attack. You also learn about some of the people that were there when the attack happened. I nice enjoyable short book. Show Less
LibraryThing member mrspriest
Tells the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor from the perspective of a boy who lives on the island, a seaman of the USS Oklahoma, and a Japanese submarine captain. The book is filled with fascinating information about the attack from both the Japanese and U.S. sides.
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Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee — 2003)
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0439335965 / 9780439335966