The Invasion of Normandy: Epic Battle of World War II

by Moira Rose Donohue

Overview

Explores the Invasion of Normandy of World War II. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635171846
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Major Battles in US History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
File size:	17 MB
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Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Battle Preview 4

Chapter 1 D-Day 7

Chapter 2 Preparing for War 13

Chapter 3 Operation Neptune 17

Chapter 4 Operation Overlord 25

Focus on the Invasion of Normandy 30

Glossary 31

To Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

High-interest topic[s] presented in an attractive, accessible package. Military-minded kids will love this series.”—School Library Journal

"This straightforward yet information-rich series will help students and teachers better understand how the US was shaped through these battles."—School Library Connection

From the Publisher

04/01/2017
Gr 2–4—Designed with the beginning chapter book crowd in mind, this series tackles complex subject matter in a way that is compelling and accessible. Each title starts with a "Battle Preview," which is an easy-to-follow time line. There is an amazing amount of information in each volume's four chapters, but the authors make it manageable with succinct writing, and opposing viewpoints are provided. For instance, in Little Bighorn, Duffield addresses the reasons why both the U.S. government and the Lakota Indians believed in the validity of their claims on the land. While the focus is on the trappings of battles (weapons, strategy, etc.), there are descriptions about how the battles affected civilians. The maps show only that which is absolutely necessary to understand the location of the battle. The illustrations are effective complements to the text. VERDICT A high-interest topic is presented in an attractive, accessible package. Military-minded kids will love this series.

School Library Journal