First published 2013
On a quiet Sunday morning in Hawaii, American servicemen at Pearl Harbor go about their routines, unaware that Japanese aircraft are racing across the Pacific toward them. When the attack begins, chaos erupts as bombs fall on battleships and military installations. The surprise assault kills over two thousand Americans and destroys four battleships in a matter of hours. Through this devastating event, young readers witness how one morning changed everything for the United States, forcing the nation into World War II. Demuth presents this pivotal historical moment through clear storytelling that helps children understand both the human cost and the lasting impact of Pearl Harbor.
Genres: history, 20th-century, childrens, american-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-fiction
Setting: Hawaii, Pearl Harbor
Period: 1941
112 pages · Hardcover · Grosset & Dunlap