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The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor - (Barrier Breakers) by Shawn Pryor (Paperback)
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Highlights
- On December 7, 1941, Dorie Miller, a cook aboard the USS West Virginia battleship, became an unlikely hero during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.8" x 6.7" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
- Series Name: Barrier Breakers
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About the Book
"On December 7, 1941, Dorie Miller, a cook aboard the USS West Virginia battleship, became an unlikely hero during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Without any formal training, Miller took control of an antiaircraft gun, shooting down enemy planes and saving countless lives. In this action-packed graphic novel, relive the brave actions that earned Miller the Navy Cross, making him the first African American to receive this honor. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this must-read nonfiction graphic novel showcases one of history's greatest barrier breakers"--Book Synopsis
On December 7, 1941, Dorie Miller, a cook aboard the USS West Virginia battleship, became an unlikely hero during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Without any formal training, Miller took control of an antiaircraft gun, shooting down enemy planes and saving countless lives. In this action-packed graphic novel, relive the brave actions that earned Miller the Navy Cross, making him the first African American to receive this honor. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this must-read nonfiction graphic novel showcases one of history's greatest barrier breakers.Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 6.7 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Series Title: Barrier Breakers
Publisher: Capstone Press
Theme: Biography
Format: Paperback
Author: Shawn Pryor
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2025
TCIN: 93631856
UPC: 9781669083276
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-1714
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.2 inches length x 6.7 inches width x 8.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
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