Eyewitness to the D-Day Invasion
From the Set Eyewitness to World War II
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the Allied invasion of Normandy, including plans for the attack, dramatic triumphs, and unexpected challenges. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
- Planning the Attack
- Early Success
- Omaha Beach
- More Dangers
- Victory
- Glossary
- Source Notes
- To Learn More
- Index
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 7 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Dewey | 940.54 |
| Lexile | 680L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.9 |
| Guided Reading Level | W |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Format | Hosted ebook |
| ISBN | 9781503806801 |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
A noteworthy review of Eyewitness to World War II from School Library Connection on October 1, 2016
This comprehensive series does an excellent job of covering the very broad and popular topic of World War II. Each brief volume addresses a different aspect of the war, from important and well-known battles to the contributions and experiences of women and different ethnic groups. The text is informative and detailed and includes a lot of compelling first-person accounts and photographs on every page. The pictures are not graphic or gory, yet still convey the somberness and severity of these events. The inclusion of women and minorities throughout the series is noteworthy as well. Considering the high reading level and difficult subject matter of most World War II nonfiction, this set is a welcome addition for middle grade history buffs! Glossary. Index.
Author: Jill Roesler
Jill Roesler is from southern Minnesota. Along with writing children's books, she also writes for different newspapers. Her favorite subject to research and write about is history. In her free time, Roesler enjoys reading, organizing, travelling, gardening, and writing for fun. This is her first book series.