Pearl Harbor
- ISBN-10
- 1604538732
- ISBN-13
- 9781604538731
- Series
- Pearl Harbor
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 112
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-01-01
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Author
- Susan E. Hamen
Description
This title examines an important historic event, Pearl Harbor. Readers will learn about events leading up to the attack at Pearl Harbor, key players and happenings in attack, and the event's effect on society and politics. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.
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