LibGuides: Grade 6 Historical Fiction Research: Pearl Harbor

Non-fiction from our library collection

These are a few titles from our collection. Find more by entering "Pearl Harbor" in the main search field of the library catalog.

Cause and Effect World War II by John Allen
Call Number: 940.53 ALL
ISBN: 9781601527981
Publication Date: 2015
The Cause & Effect in History series examines major historic events by focusing on specific causes and consequences.

Find the section about Pearl Harbor in this book.
The Attack on Pearl Harbor by Charlie Samuels
Call Number: 940.54 SAM
ISBN: 9781482404111
Publication Date: 2014
Without the Japanese attack on the US fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the United States might never have entered World War II. Instead, the American public clamored for a declaration of war against Japan, which soon led to combat with Italy and Germany as well. The motivations for Japan to attack the United States and the repercussions of the event, including the internment of Japanese-Americans, are thoroughly discussed in this valuable book. Actual wartime photographs and absorbing anecdotes will inspire history buffs and anyone interested in this time period.
Pearl Harbor by Steve Dougherty
Call Number: 940.54 DOU
ISBN: 0531255255
Publication Date: 2009
"We were just talking... and the next second, we're in a world war." That's how a U.S. seaman remembers December 7, 194 -- a Sunday morning that began like any other and ended with 2,403 Americans dead, thousands more wounded, and the nation at war.

Useful database articles

The attack on Pearl Harbor made the US decide to join World War II. It also led the government to declare the need to imprison all Japanese descendants in the United States. You may want to also look at the Japanese internment tab on this page.

Pearl Harbor on Britannica Online
This article includes video from the time of the attack as well as photos and text.
Pearl Harbor on the History Channel
A collection of videos, photos and text about the Pearl Harbor attack.

To cite a video, use this format:
“Movie Topic.” History.com. Date Viewed. < URL OF MOVIE >
Pearl Harbor on BrainPop
To cite Brainpop videos, use this format: (italicize BrainPop)
“Movie Topic.” BrainPOP. Date Viewed. < URL OF MOVIE >

Picture books from the library collection

There are no fiction picture books specifically about the Pearl Harbor attack in the ES library. However, this book from that collection may be of use, as it is first hand stories from people who were there, both Japanese and American.

The picture books listed are about the Japanese internment that happens as a result of the attack. More information on the Japanese internment tab on this page.

Remember Pearl Harbor by Thomas B. Allen; Robert D. Ballard (Foreword by)
Call Number: E 940.54 ALL
ISBN: 9780792236351
Publication Date: 2007
This landmark volume will provide young readers with valuable insights into both the Japanese and American points of view and demonstrate why people on both sides feel the need to remember Pearl Harbor
Baseball Saved Us by Ken Mochizuki; Dom Lee (Illustrator)
Call Number: PIC Mochizuki
ISBN: 1880000199
Publication Date: 1995-03-01
Illustrated by Dom Lee A Japanese-American boy discovers hope and self-respect while playing baseball at an internment camp during World War II.
Heroes by Ken Mochizuki; Dom Lee
Call Number: PIC Mochizuki
ISBN: 1880000164
Publication Date: 1995-03-01
Japanese-American Donnie, whose playmates insist he be the "bad guy" in their war games, calls on his reluctant father and uncle to help him get away from that role.