History that stays
with them

A compelling, easy-to-read narrative of the attack on December 7, 1941 — four battleships sunk, more than 2,000 servicemen lost, and a nation propelled into World War II. Part of the bestselling Who HQ series. Perfect as an introduction to the event.

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller. Best friends Frank and Stanley are touring the battleship USS Utah when Japanese planes zoom overhead. A gripping, high-stakes story of survival, friendship, prejudice, and what it truly means to be a hero — told through the eyes of two boys living inside the attack.

The inspiring true story of Doris "Dorie" Miller, a mess attendant on the USS West Virginia who had never been trained on a machine gun — because Black sailors weren't allowed in combat roles. On December 7th, he manned one anyway. He became the first Black American to receive the Navy Cross.

After Pearl Harbor, Japanese American 11-year-old Mitsi Kashino is swept up in a wave of anti-Japanese sentiment and forced into an internment camp — without her beloved dog Dash. A Newbery Honor author's moving story of resilience, prejudice, and the bonds that hold a family together. Publishers Weekly starred review.

The remarkable firsthand account of Lou Conter, one of the last surviving crew members of the USS Arizona. He survived the explosion that sank the ship in nine minutes, went on to serve in WWII and Korea, and dedicated his life to honoring his fallen shipmates. A rare first-person window into history.

What if what you learned about Pearl Harbor isn't the whole story? Kate Messner digs past the myths and half-truths — warning signs that were ignored, the internment of Japanese Americans, and the aftermath most textbooks skip. Packed with photos, illustrations, sidebars, and graphic panels. Kirkus starred review.

Eleven-year-old Danny Crane is alone on his favorite Hawaiian beach when the world tears apart. A fast-paced, action-packed fictional account of December 7th told through the eyes of a boy caught in the middle of the attack. Part of the bestselling I Survived series. Perfect for younger middle schoolers and reluctant readers.

A clear, accessible introduction to Pearl Harbor written specifically for new and developing readers. Covers the lead-up, the attack, and America's entry into WWII in simple, engaging language with supporting visuals. A great starting point for younger students before or after the VR experience.

Sixteen voices — a Hawaiian islander, a Japanese pilot's mother, a nurse, sailors, admirals, and a granddaughter visiting the USS Arizona Memorial decades later — tell the story of December 7th from all sides. Vibrant paintings and lyrical prose make this a powerful read-aloud and a perfect companion to the VR experience.

After Pearl Harbor, Japanese Canadian boy Sandy Saito is forced from his home into an internment camp — and separated from the baseball team that was the center of his community. A beautifully illustrated graphic novel with sepia-toned art that weaves baseball, family, and resilience into a historically accurate and emotionally gripping story. Kirkus starred review.