Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Atomic Bombings That Shook the World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781543572568)

Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. From the development of the bombs and the decision to use them to the moments they were dropped and the devastation they wrought, readers get a firsthand look at events that truly shook the world. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the events while they were happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, What's Next? kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.

Author: Michael Burgan
ISBN-10: 1543572561
ISBN-13: 9781543572568
Publisher: Capstone Press
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2019
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.60w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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