D-Day: June 6, 1944

Biskup, Agnieszka.  D-Day: June 6, 1944.  Capstone/Heinemann      2014  48p  $32.65  ISBN 978-1-4329-9295-8  ms/jr  series: 24-Hour History  Graphic nonfiction  E-BN

This graphic nonfiction book does an excellent job of portraying the events of the invasion of Normandy without being too graphic, which makes it appropriate for upper-elementary through high school.  The book begins with an introduction to the events leading up to D-Day, continues with a breakdown of what happened on each beach, and ends with several pages of text summarizing the entire topic.  The book includes a timeline, biographical information about military leaders, a glossary, a bibliography and an index.   

Summary:  This is a graphic nonfiction treatment of the D-Day invasion during World War II, for grades 4-12.     

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