Oahu, 1941: Though Hank's father thinks photography is a waste of time, Hank loves to use his camera. He plans to take lots of pictures while he and his friend James go camping. The boys are enjoying their campout until they hear explosions. "It's the Japanese!" James shouts, seeing a squadron of planes attacking Pearl Harbor. James wants only to reach safety, but Hank resolves to show his father that photography is more than a silly hobby. Text interspersed with full-color graphic-novel-style illustrations. Glossary. Facts about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Discussion questions. Writing prompts.
Captured Off Guard: The Attack on Pearl Harbor
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ISBN: 9781434204431 JLG Level: ME : Mystery/Adventure Elementary (Grades 2–6) Publisher: Stone Arch Page Count: 56 Trim Size: 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" Dewey Classification: 741.5/973 Accelerated Reader: Level: 4.3, Points: 1 Lexile: Level: GN620L Genre: Historical fiction. For additional book information, you must be a JLG Member.
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