Cover of Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

The U.S. Enters World War II

by Richard Tames

Point of Impact

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

Discover how Japan grew into a powerful military nation and how the United States became a leading world power before being thrust into World War II by the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The story reveals the events and tensions that led to this pivotal moment in history. It offers a gripping look at the causes and consequences of a day that changed the world forever.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalWar & ConflictSocial 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

War & Conflict Historical
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
1575724162
Pages
32
Publisher
Heinemann Educational Books
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,926

Genres

History

Subjects

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Places

United StatesJapan