The United States entered World War II after a surprise attack by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. U.S. officials feared that Japanese Americans would betray their country and help Japan. Nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans were taken from their homes and moved into relocation centers, which some viewed as concentration camps. The internees, backed by many other Americans, believed that their fundamental rights as U.S. citizens had been denied. Years later the government apologized for its unjust actions.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt called December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." Early that morning hundreds of Japanese fighter planes unexpectedly attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. More than 2,000 Americans were killed and the battleships of the Pacific Fleet lay in ruins. The brutal attack launched the United States into war, a conflict that engulfed the world.
Welcome to the exciting world of pro wrestling! Get ready to discover how the sport grew from its beginnings in carnivals and traveling shows to become the huge TV hit it is today. Learn about your favorite stars, the classic matches, and the sport's famous families. The Fabulous, Freaky, Unusual History of Pro Wrestling is filled with fun facts about one of the rowdiest and wildest sports of all time!
A biography tracing the lives and careers of professional wrestlers and brothers Matt and Jeff Hardy, who have succeeded both individually and as the tag team known as the Hardy Boyz.
Rev your engines, jump on your bike, grab your skateboard. Get ready to rumble! Offer young readers the coolest facts about the sports they love. Facts on unusual rules, record setting athletes, and essential equipment will have sports fans cheering for more.
Describes the unique appearance and traits of some the most popular cat breeds recognized by the Cat Fanciers' Association and The International Cat Association, as well as some of the most unique and newest breeds"--
A biography tracing the life and career of Vince McMahon, the professional wrestling promoter whose family has been in the professional wrestling business for more than eighty years.
Hoping to finally end World War II, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945. Three days later, the U.S. dropped another massive bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. The result was total devastation. Within seconds of the blasts, more than 120,000 men, women and children died. Thousands more would die from radiation sickness in the months to come. The war was over but the ongoing fear of nuclear destruction had begun.
Provides an overview of amphibious assault vehicles, or AAVs, including their design, the equipment and weapons they carry, along with their crew, missions, and role in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Hoping to finally end World War II, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945. Three days later, the U.S. dropped another massive bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. The result was total devastation. Within seconds of the blasts, more than 120,000 men, women and children died. Thousands more would die from radiation sickness in the months to come. The war was over but the ongoing fear of nuclear destruction had begun.
People started creating cat breeds around 200 years ago. Since then cat lovers have treasured beloved breeds such as the gentle Persian, the chatty Siamese, and the energetic Abyssinian. In this book, young readers will learn all about today's most popular breeds, as well as some of the most unusual! Young cat enthusiasts will also enjoy discovering what makes each breed unique, whether it's the almost hairless Sphynx or the Maine Coon's double-layer coat.
The United States entered World War II after a surprise attack by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. U.S. officials feared that Japanese Americans would betray their country and help Japan. Nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans were taken from their homes and moved into relocation centers, which some viewed as concentration camps. The internees, backed by many other Americans, believed that their fundamental rights as U.S. citizens had been denied. Years later the government apologized for its unjust actions.
Welcome to the exciting world of pro wrestling! Get ready to discover how the sport grew from its beginnings in carnivals and traveling shows to become the huge TV hit it is today. Learn about your favorite stars, the classic matches, and the sport's famous families. The Fabulous, Freaky, Unusual History of Pro Wrestling is filled with fun facts about one of the rowdiest and wildest sports of all time!
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