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Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Author: Peppas, Lynn

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.1
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3447
Points per Word 0.00029
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book describes the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the events leading up to the bombings, and the aftermath.

Quick Summary

This book takes readers back to one of the most pivotal moments in history, revealing the real story behind the decision that changed the world forever. Kids will dive into the human stories behind the headlines, discovering how ordinary people from scientists to soldiers to survivors found courage and faced impossible choices during those terrifying days in August 1945. If your kid loves gripping historical narratives like the "I Survived" series, they'll be hooked on this powerful real-life story. It's perfect for kids in grades 5-7 who are ready to explore a serious chapter in world history through an accessible and thought-provoking lens.