{"product_id":"history-smashers-pearl-harbor-isbn-9780593120378","title":"History Smashers: Pearl Harbor","description":"\u003cb\u003eMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the infamous Pearl Harbor attack with beloved educator\/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eI Survived!\u003c\/i\u003e and Nathan Hale's \u003ci\u003eHazardous Tales\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a completely unpredictable attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  \u003ci\u003eRight?\u003c\/i\u003e Well, that's not quite the real deal. Some military experts \u003ci\u003ehad\u003c\/i\u003e suggested that Pearl Harbor was a likely target. There were other warning signs, too, but nobody paid much attention. From the first wave of the Japanese bombers to the United States' internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known truths behind the story of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't miss History Smashers: \u003ci\u003eThe Mayflower\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWomen's Right to Vote\u003c\/i\u003ePraise for the History Smashers series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Critical, respectful, engaging: \u003cb\u003eexemplary history for children.\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The book’s format may be a good match for those with shorter attention spans, and permits it to be gratifyingly capacious in what it covers.\" \u003ci\u003e—The New York Times Book Review \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Well-researched, entertaining, and \u003cb\u003epacked with facts\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Messner and Meconis provide \u003cb\u003ea timely perspective \u003c\/b\u003eon an important part of American history.” \u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A history book for middle-graders that should be on everyone's (child and adult) to-read list.\" \u003ci\u003e—Shelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kate Messner serves up \u003cb\u003efun, fast history\u003c\/b\u003e for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. \u003cb\u003eAbsolutely smashing!\u003c\/b\u003e\" —Candace Fleming, award-wining author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Informative and fun, \u003cb\u003eeye-opening and entertaining.\u003c\/b\u003e I wish I could have read History Smashers when I was in elementary school. I would have devoured them and developed a big appetite for even more of this sort of truth-telling.\" \u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eChris Barton, award-winning authorKATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow;\u003c\/i\u003e novels, like \u003ci\u003eBreakout\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChirp;\u003c\/i\u003e the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books, and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. Before becoming a full time writer, Kate was a TV journalist and National Board certified middle school English teacher. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit katemessner.com and Facebook: Kate Messner for more information and follow her on Twitter @katemessner.","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302136074469,"sku":"NP9780593120378","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593120378.jpg?v=1767729101","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/history-smashers-pearl-harbor-isbn-9780593120378","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}