Day of Infamy: Story of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Day of Infamy: Story of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
By (Author) Steven Otfinoski
Capstone Press
Capstone Press
1st August 2015
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Second World War
Modern warfare
940.5426693
Physical Properties
Paperback
112
Width 135mm, Height 190mm
Description
The quiet Sunday morning was shattered as Japanese warplanes screamed toward the US Navy's Pacific Fleet without warning. The attack sent shockwaves around the globe pushing the US to enter World War II. Through powerful narrative storytelling follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand.
Reviews
A highly attractive design featuring crisp photos, colored text boxes and sidebars, and clearly labeled chapters and subsections sets this series apart. . . .the appealing visuals, strong writing, and solid nonfiction features make this of interest to both middle schoolers and struggling high school readers.-- "School Library Journal"
Author Bio
Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat.
