Air Raid--Pearl Harbor!: The Story of December 7, 1941 by Theodore Taylor (Engli

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On December 7, 1941, Americans were stunned to learn that Japanese forces had launched an attack on Pearl Harbor. In this engrossing and extensively researched account, Theodore Taylor examines both sides of the battle, taking a close look at the events leading up to it and providing compelling insight into the motives and operations of the brave men and women swept up in the fight.

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"A date which will live in infamy..." On December 7, 1941, Americans were stunned to learn that Japanese forces had launched an attack on Pearl Harbor. In this engrossing and extensively researched account, Theodore Taylor examines both sides of the battle, taking a close look at the events leading up to it and providing compelling insight into the motives and operations of the brave men and women swept up in the fight.

Author Biography

THEODORE TAYLOR (1921-2006), an award-winning author of many books for young people, was particularly known for fast-paced, exciting adventure novels. His books include the bestseller The Cay, Timothy of the Cay, The Bomb, Air Raid--Pearl Harbor!, Ice Drift, The Maldonado Miracle, and The Weirdo, an Edgar Award winner for Best Young Adult Mystery.

Review

"Taylor has presented a vividly credible account....He recognizes no national barriers to truth."--The New York Times
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Taylor has presented a vividly credible account....He recognizes no national barriers to truth."

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Examines from both the American and Japanese points of view the political and military events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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