| Description |
62 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
World Book's documenting history
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The Axis powers -- Japanese aggression in Asia -- Pearl Harbor -- Southeast Asia invaded -- The fall of the Philippines -- Bataan Death March -- Women in the war -- The conquest of Burma -- The Battle of the Java Sea -- The tide begins to turn -- The battle for New Guinea -- The battle for Guadalcanal -- Japanese propaganda -- American propaganda -- Australia at war -- Island-hopping -- The Marianas -- The Battle of Leyte Gulf -- Philippines liberated -- Kamikaze pilots -- The brutality of war -- Civilian suffering -- The war in Asia -- Bombing Japan -- Iwo Jima -- The struggle for Okinawa -- Hiroshima and Nagasaki -- Peace -- Timeline. |
| Summary |
"A history of World War II as it was fought in the Pacific, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.2 3.0 141920. |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area -- Juvenile literature.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area -- Sources -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| Added Title |
World War 2 in the Pacific |
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World War Two in the Pacific |
| ISBN |
9780716615101 |
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071661510X |
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$21.93 |
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