Air Raid--Pearl Harbor! - The Story of December 7, 1941

On December 7, 1941, Americans were stunned to learn that Japanese forces had launched an attack on Pearl Harbor. In this engrossing and extensively researched account, Theodore Taylor examines both sides of the battle, taking a close look at the events leading up to it and providing compelling insight into the motives and operations of the brave men and women swept up in the fight.

About the author

THEODORE TAYLOR (1921-2006), an award-winning author of many books for young people, was particularly known for fast-paced, exciting adventure novels. His books include the bestseller The Cay, Timothy of the Cay, The Bomb, Air Raid--Pearl Harbor!, Ice Drift, The Maldonado Miracle, and The Weirdo, an Edgar Award winner for Best Young Adult Mystery.

Summary

On December 7, 1941, Americans were stunned to learn that Japanese forces had launched an attack on Pearl Harbor. In this engrossing and extensively researched account, Theodore Taylor examines both sides of the battle, taking a close look at the events leading up to it and providing compelling insight into the motives and operations of the brave men and women swept up in the fight.

Additional text

“Taylor has presented a vividly credible account....He recognizes no national barriers to truth.”—The New York Times

Product details

• Authors: Theodore Taylor
• Assisted by: Deborah Halverson (Editor)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2001
• EAN: 9780152164218
• ISBN: 978-0-15-216421-8
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 114 mm x 178 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 127 g
• Series: Great Episodes (Paperback); Great Episodes (Paperback); Great Episodes
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / Military & Wars, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / 20th Century, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION: Girls & Women *, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION: History / Military & Wars *, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION: Boys & Men *, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION: History / Modern *, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION: Places / United States