Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. World War II in the PacificFrom Pearl Harbor to NagasakiSeries: The United States at WarBy R. Conrad Stein DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States was thrust into World War II. The war with Japan would last four grueling years. Bold leaders, such as General Douglas MacArthur and President Franklin Roosevelt, would lead the United States to victory. Author R. Conrad Stein explores the historic carrier-based naval battles, the “island hopping” campaigns, the home front, and the beginning of the atomic age.Publication Date: 01/01/2011Copyright: 2011Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2009053659Dewey: 940.54FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-3640-6$35.93$26.95eBook978-0-7660-4471-5$35.93$26.95 "The authors creatively utilize quotes from political leaders, soldiers, and citizens of countries fighting in the wars."The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2012". . . a solid addition to any history collection."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2011"Stein is particularly good at weaving the thoughts and words of actual battlefield participants into a cohesive narrative. Further, Stein has a gift for descriptive language and uses it to help readers truly understand the brutality and effort that were part and parcel of the Pacific War. This approach results in a fine historical work and one that will capture the interest of its readers."Children's LiteratureSee all reviews Loading… Other books in The United States at War 12 Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Reviews"The authors creatively utilize quotes from political leaders, soldiers, and citizens of countries fighting in the wars."The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2012". . . a solid addition to any history collection."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2011"These titles would be a nice addition to libraries that have research units on these time periods."Library Media Connection, May/June 2011"Stein is particularly good at weaving the thoughts and words of actual battlefield participants into a cohesive narrative. Further, Stein has a gift for descriptive language and uses it to help readers truly understand the brutality and effort that were part and parcel of the Pacific War. This approach results in a fine historical work and one that will capture the interest of its readers."Children's Literature eBook: 978-0-7660-4471-5 List Price: $35.93 Discount Price: $26.95 + Add to wish list Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-3640-6 List Price: $35.93 Discount Price: $26.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble