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Day That Changed America, A :D-Day June 6, 1944

Publication Information
Author:  Tanaka, Shelley Illustrator:  Craig, David
Title:  Day That Changed America, A :D-Day June 6, 1944 Date:  2003
Publisher:  Hyperion Books for Children City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-7868-1881-6 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    true story, nonfiction, biography and autobiography

HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies

Summary:
The story of D-day, the freeing of France from Nazi control. Told through four real men: a paratrooper, a medic, an infantryman, and a fighter pilot. It is illustrate with paintings and also uses actual photos. It gives reality to this historic event. There is an index, glossary, and recommended readings and websites.

Teaching Ideas:
Take this in small parts as there is much to cover. Make map and/or timeline of the time, battles and important events leading up to and during the war. Interview someone about World War II.

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Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Geography > locations > countries > France
bullet History > time period > 20th Century
bullet History > topic > war > World War II
bullet History > topic > war > soldiers
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions


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