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Why did the German people follow Adolf Hitler during World War II? Why did the Soviet Union switch sides partway through the war? How did U.S. women and racial minorities hope to use their participation in the war to change society at home? From the invasion of Poland to the dropping of atomic bombs, World War II: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind World War II from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were they fighting...
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This book describes the events and alliances that led up to World War II, including the reasons that various nations joined the fight. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two "A Closer Look" special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
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"The United States may never have entered World War II if it were not for the Japanese attack on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Upon hearing of the attack, the American public clamored for a declaration of war against Japan, which soon led to combat with Italy and Germany as well. Japan's motivation for attacking the United States and the repercussions of the event--including the internment of Japanese Americans in the states--are thoroughly...
7) World War II
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Offers a brief history of World War II and discusses the Treaty of Versailles, Japanese militarism, and the Normandy Invasion.
9) Pearl Harbor
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A brief description of events leading up to Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 precedes fictionalized eyewitness accounts of the attack and its aftermath.
10) Pearl Harbor
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"A highly-designed and illustrated (including graphic novel panels) overview the truths and lies about the attack on Pearl Harbor"--
12) Pearl Harbor
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Describes the Japanese attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, resulting in the deaths of more than 2,000 American officers and servicemen.
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"Many Americans did not want the U.S. to enter World War II. But all that changed on December 7, 1941. It was a quiet morning in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Then suddnely the sky was filled with Japanesse warplanes. Within two hours, the U.S. Pacific Fleet lay shattered in the harbor. And America was at war." - back cover
17) Armistice, 1918
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This book explains how the armistice came about and discusses the consequences of World War I on a global scale.
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Every battle has two sides, and the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II is no different. Experience the event from perspecitve of the Americans, and then read the perspective of the Japanese. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this historic event
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"Pearl Harbor features real stories of that fateful Sunday morning in 1941 when Japanese planes executed a surprise attack on the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. American Girl Nanea Mitchell shares her own experiences adjusting to the drastic changes to everyday life in Hawaii following the attack"--Amazon.