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Maine (Battleship)
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Milestones in American History series.
Short, clearly written chapters explore these two pivotal events in U.S. history. The curricular-support titles are amply illustrated with black-and-white and color photographs and reproductions and bolstered by biographical sketches and excerpts from primary documents. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Milestone in American History titles: The Sinking of the USS [cf4]Maine[cf3] and The Attack on Pearl Harbor.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo
(3)
4-6
First Battles series.
This book chronicles the events--from the earliest stirrings of revolution in Cuba to the 1976 investigation to determine fault--that led to the destruction of the Maine and the aftermath. McNeese's fluid writing and thorough research is especially noticeable in his description of the actual explosion. Archival black-and-white photographs, illustrations, a list of websites, and a time line help to break up the text. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman
2 reviews
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