"Caught Off Guard: The Attack on Pearl Harbor" by Claude Saint Aubin explores the harrowing events leading up to and during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Through the eyes of soldiers and civilians, the narrative delves into their experiences, fears, and the chaos of that fateful day. As the Japanese fleet launches a surprise aerial assault, the story captures the panic, bravery, and unexpected heroes that emerged amidst the turmoil. The book highlights themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the profound impact of war on individuals and their families, forever changing the course of American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Historical Fiction .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 56 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2008 by Stone Arch Books .

Donald Lemke works as a children's book editor. He has written dozens of all-age comics and children's books for Capstone, HarperCollins, Running Press, and more. Donald lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his brilliant wife, Amy, toddling toddler, Cleo, and a not-so-golden retriever named Paulie.