The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Supporting state and national social studies standards, this book provides an overview of the attack on Pearl Harbor, including the historical context and significance of this noteworthy facet of U.S. history. | On December 7, 1941, a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II and changed the course of American history. Why did Japan launch this attack, and how did it affect the United States and the world? What happened on that day in Hawaii, and how did Americans respond in the days that followed? Supporting state and national social studies standards for grades 3-5, this book provides a clear, straightforward overview of the attack on Pearl Harbor—an essential topic for any student of U.S. history.