Pearl Harbor: The U.S. Enters World War II

by Steve Dougherty

- Front matter includes FAQs about the war's causes and a visual timeline of the events leading up to each battle. Also includes a visual spread that shows the strengths and capacities of the opposing forces at the start of the battle
- Back matter that includes a visual timeline of the battle's aftermath and subsequent events in the war
- Excerpts from primary source materials including letters, diaries, newspaper clippings, and military reports are woven into the narrative and also included in sidebars
- Back matter includes a glossary, resources section, and index

Genres: History

64 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 2009

About the author

Steve Dougherty is a longtime writer for People magazine and contributes to The New York Times. He has also written for Gannett, the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, and the Atlanta Constitution. He lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Jc · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great introduction for young readers.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great concise informative text on Pearl Harbor.

[Ryan Hong · Rating 4 out of 5]

1. What is the main idea? The attack on Pearl Harbor.
2. What is a fact? Dorie Miller is African American.
3. What happened after the Japanese sub was captured? It sank.
4. Why did the USS Arizona sank? Because it was hit by bombs and torpedoes.
5. What is the same between the USS Arizona and the USS Oklahoma? They are both battleships.
6. What do you think happened after Japan surrendered? The Axis powers surrenders.
7. What does surrender mean? Lose.
8. You can tell that the B-29 is strong enough to carry an atomic bomb.
9. What is an opinion? US is strong.
10. What is a lesson? Don't fight.
11. What does Tora x3 mean? Prepare to attack.
12. What can't happen? Japan floats to Hawaii.



1. What is the main idea? WWII
2. What is a fact? Dorie Miller won a medal.
3. What happened after the atomic bombing on the Japanese cities? People died.
4. Why did the USS Oklahoma sink? Because it was hit by bombs and torpedoes.
5. What is the same between the USNAF and IJN? They both have warplanes.
6. What do you think happened after Hiroshima got bombed? People died.
7. What does suicide mean. kill yourself
8. You can tell that the B-29 is big.
9. What is an opinion? US is a sleeping giant.
10. What is a lesson? Don't be greedy.
11. What does Tox3 mean? Prepare to attack.
12. What can't happen? Japan surrenders idmeaddiatly.

[Duane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice resource book for anyone interested in the facts about Pearl Harbor. Geared for mid level readers, the author does a nice job of giving the reader an intro into why the Japanese attacked us. Filled with nice photographs and illustrations, it's a nice resource book to add to your youth non fiction collection.

[TJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I purchased this on a trip to Pearl Harbor. The book is brief but very interesting look at the attack on Pearl Harbor, and how the US entered into World War II. Some great photos included and a nice overall look at the events.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great quick read about the attack of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Used actual pictures of the time and pictures from reliable movie sources. Facts given in a clear and consise manner.