Air Raid--pearl Harbor! by Theodore Taylor

Air Raid--pearl Harbor!

The Story of December 7, 1941

Theodore Taylor

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 1, 2001

On December 7, 1941, Americans were stunned to learn that Japanese forces had launched an attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Who it’s for
A two-sided account of Pearl Harbor and the events that led to the attack.
Genres
Military & Wars, 20th Century U.S., Modern History for Kids
Published
HarperCollins, May 1, 2001

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About this book

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.

Pearl Harbor, Both Sides

A two-sided account of Pearl Harbor and the events that led to the attack.

Come here for

  • The build-up to December 7, 1941
  • Insight into the motives behind the battle

Expect

  • Attention to both sides of the fight
  • A look at the people swept into it

Where it sits

20th Century U.S.86%
Military & Wars78%
Modern History for Kids63%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Military & Wars
  • 20th Century U.S.
  • Boys & Men
  • Girls & Women
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Authors
Theodore Taylor
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 1, 2001
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Military & Wars