D-Day: The World War II Invasion That Changed History (Scholastic Focus) Contributor(s): Hopkinson, Deborah (Author) |
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ISBN: 0545682487 ISBN-13: 9780545682480 Publisher: Scholastic Focus
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2018 * Out of Print * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century |
Dewey: 940.542 |
LCCN: 2017057211 |
Age Level: 8-12 |
Grade Level: 3-7 |
Lexile Measure: 1060(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.8" W x 8.3" L (1.10 lbs) 400 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - French |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
Review Citations: School Library Journal 07/01/2018 pg. 93 Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2018 Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2018 pg. 107 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2018 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 196779 Reading Level: 7.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings her signature action-packed narrative style to one of the most crucial battles of WWII.The WWII invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavor in history. By June 6, 1944, Hitler and his allies had a strong grip on the European continent, where Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people. The goal of D-Day was the total defeat of Hitler's regime, and the defense of free democracies everywhere. Knowing they had to breach the French coast, the US, Great Britain, and Canada planned for the impossible.D-Day was an invasion not for conquest, but liberation, and required years to plan and total secrecy to keep the advantage of surprise. Once deployed, Operation Overlord involved soldiers, sailors, paratroopers, and specialists. Acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the contributions of not only D-Day's famous players, but African Americans, women, journalists, and service members in a masterful tapestry of official documents, personal narratives, and archival photos to bring this decisive battle to vivid, thrilling life. |
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