Day That Changed America, A :D-Day June 6, 1944 |
Publication Information
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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:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
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Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
true story, nonfiction, biography and autobiography
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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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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