What Was Pearl Harbor?

• By Patricia Brennan Demuth
• Paperback: 108 pages
• Ages: 8-12
• Grades: 3-7

• Product Description

• On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four battleships sunk, more than two thousand servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II. In a compelling, easy-to-read narrative, children will learn all about a pivotal moment in American history.

The government of the United States, outlined in the Constitution, is made up of three branches: the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch. To ensure the government is effective and citizens’ rights are protected, each branch has its own powers and responsibilities.

As the official record keeper for the nation, the National Archives holds records from all three branches of the U.S. government and ensures the public has access to them. The collections include historical documents, photographs, military records, presidential papers, and many other materials. These records provide evidence of the activities and services of the federal government.