{"product_id":"attack-at-pearl-harbor-paperback","title":"Attack at Pearl Harbor - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNancy LeSourd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this historical fiction book by former educator Nancy Lesourd, young readers can experience American history through the letters of two girls at the start of World War II: Meredith, who is determined to learn to fly after arriving at the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii, until she finds herself in the middle of the bombing attack; and her friend Catherine, who records the home front news from Washington, D.C. as the United States shifts from doubt about the war into action--and as she wonders if her father stationed at Pearl Harbor survived. Filled with period-accurate information, this book brings history to life and is also perfect for classrooms or homeschool use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin this novel in Liberty Letters series, late-elementary and middle school readers can explore the fictionalized story of two girls who find themselves in the middle of world-shaping events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanding on the airfield in Hawaii, watching a boy her age take his first solo flight, Meredith vows again to learn to fly. In Washington, D.C., her friend Catherine is equally determined to write real news stories for the school newspaper. As December 7, 1941 approaches, the girls have no idea their faith and their dreams are about to carry them through one of the biggest events in the life of their nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile reading \u003cem\u003eAttack at Pearl Harbor, \u003c\/em\u003ereaders 8-12 will also encounter: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod-accurate historical details that help bring history to life in an entertaining and educational way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the challenges and barriers women faced in that time period, including tests to their faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA chance to think through how they may have reacted in these important times ... and how they can act today as history continues to unfold around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAttack at Pearl Harbor\u003c\/em\u003e is: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean ideal addition to homeschool or classroom history curriculums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperfect for any young woman interested in history or what they can do to shape our world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea great gift for birthdays or holidays that will also empower and inspire the young girl in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd if you enjoyed \u003cem\u003eAttack at Pearl Harbor, \u003c\/em\u003edon't forget to check out the other books in the Liberty Letters series: \u003cem\u003eAdventures in Jamestown, Escape on the Underground Railroad; \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Civil War Spies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this revised edition, The Liberty Letters(R) series introduces fictional characters whose courage, ingenuity, and faith shaped events in U.S. history. Through the power of friendship, each story reveals how God works through ordinary teens in extraordinary times. THE ASPIRATIONS OF TWO YOUNG WOMEN PROPEL THEM INTO THE PATH OF A FATEFUL DAY Standing on the airfield in Hawaii, watching a boy her age take his first solo flight, Meredith vows again to learn to fly. In Washington, D.C., her friend Catherine is equally determined to write real news stories for the school newspaper. As December 7, 1941 approaches, the girls have no idea that their faith and their dreams are about to carry them through one of the biggest events in the life of their nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724290789439,"sku":"9780310713890","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/842da372b357b3d5f7cf4381e83697d7.webp?v=1765102169","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/attack-at-pearl-harbor-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}