The Battle of Iwo Jima: Turning the Tide of War in the Pacific (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781543572582)

Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced one of the most pivotal battles in the Pacific War. On February 19, 1945, U.S. Marines landed on the island of tiny Iwo Jima. Facing rugged terrain and a deeply entrenched enemy, they embarked on a fierce, five-week battle to take the island and its airfields from the Imperial Japanese Army. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the battle while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, What's Next? kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.

Author: Steven Otfinoski
ISBN-10: 1543572588
ISBN-13: 9781543572582
Publisher: Capstone Press
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2019
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.60w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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