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What If You Were on the Pacific Front in World War II

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The Japanese and their invading forces have wreaked havoc across eastern Asia, including the attack on the U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor. As part of the Allied Forces, you are thrust into the Pacific Front, where you must make crucial decisions to help fight for freedom on the high seas. Choose your role and actions wisely to influence the outcome and strive to return home safely.
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Ideal for children with an interest in history and interactive stories, especially those who enjoy decision-based narratives. Suitable for young readers prepared to engage with the serious themes of war and its consequences.

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"The Japanese and their invading forces have wreaked havoc across eastern Asia. They've even attacked the U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor. You're part of the Allied Forces helping defend the Pacific Front. YOU CHOOSE how you will help fight for freedom on the high seas? Will you make the right decisions to help forward your cause and come home safe?"--

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The Japanese and their invading forces have wreaked havoc across eastern Asia. They’ve even attacked the U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor. You’re part of the Allied Forces helping defend the Pacific Front.

What If You Were on the Pacific Front in World War II allows YOU to choose how you will help fight for freedom on the high seas. Will you make the right decisions to help forward your cause and come home safe?

Series: You Choose - World War II Frontlines

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    The Japanese and their invading forces have wreaked havoc across eastern Asia. They’ve even attacked the U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor. You’re part of the Allied Forces helping defend the Pacific Front. What If You Were on the Pacific Front in World War II allows YOU to choose how you will help fight for freedom on the high seas. Will...
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This volume, part of a series exploring World War II scenarios on various fronts, places readers directly in combat zones such as Africa, Europe, the Pacific, and Russia. Readers can select roles like nurse, saboteur, pilot, scout, and photographer, each with unique narratives that highlight the suspense and harsh realities of war. The authors effectively show how critical, spontaneous decisions impact life-and-death outcomes. However, the interactive "You Choose" format may not suit all readers, as frequent page flipping can be confusing or discouraging for some despite the compelling stories.

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ISBN: 9781666390865

Publisher: Capstone Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Stone Arch Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 60 nonfiction children's books, as well as four middle grade "choose your path" novels and an adult history book. She's twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children's Literature. She's also received two Minnesota State Arts Board grants and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.

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