History Smashers: Pearl Harbor

Author Kate Messner Illustrated by Dylan Meconis

Grades 6-8 Ages 8-12

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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Trade Paperback 9780593120378
Hardcover Library Binding 9780593120385
eBook 9780593120392
Unabridged Audiobook Download 9780593584170

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2024, Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee

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