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WW2 in the Pacific / Joe Giorello with Sibella Giorello.
"Great Battles for Boys takes young readers to the front lines of history's most important fights. In this episode of the best-selling history series, the story opens with the Flying Tigers, those wild American soldiers fighting Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After the deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the battles storm across the Pacific in the lethal "island hopping" military strategy that brought Victory Over Japan. Each chapter of the book features dramatic true stories with historic photos, maps, and other awe-inspiring images. Written specifically for boys, with short chapters that get right to the fight, this book is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers."--Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781947076457
- ISBN: 9780997749311
- ISBN: 0997749318
- Physical Description: 162 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: [New River, AZ] : [Rolling Wheel Productions], [2016]
- Copyright: ©2014
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| General Note: | Editions may vary. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Subject: | World War, 1939-1945 > Pacific Area > Juvenile literature. Battles > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Carnegie Public Library | j 940.5 Giorello (Text) | 37883000411161 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Great Battles for Boys takes young readers to the front lines of history's most important fights. In this episode of the best-selling history series, the story opens with the Flying Tigers, those wild American soldiers fighting Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After the deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the battles storm across the Pacific in the lethal "island hopping" military strategy that brought Victory Over Japan. Each chapter of the book features dramatic true stories with historic photos, maps, and other awe-inspiring images. Written specifically for boys, with short chapters that get right to the fight, this book is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers."--Back cover.
