Cover of Japanese-American internment in American history

Japanese-American internment in American history

by David K. Fremon

In American History

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, many Japanese American families faced a harsh and unfair reality when they were forced to leave their homes and live in internment camps. Through personal stories, this book shares the experiences of those who endured this challenging time and explores the impact it had on their lives and American history. It helps young readers understand the importance of justice and remembering the past.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalHistoricalFamilySocial Justice

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Discrimination Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0894907670
Pages
128
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
19,252

Genres

History

Subjects

Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 -- Juvenile literatureJapanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American