D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 [The Young Readers Adaptation]

Adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times–bestselling The Guns at Last Light, D-Day captures the events and the spirit of that day―June 6, 1944―the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. They came by sea and by sky to reclaim freedom from the occupying Germans, turning the tide of World War II. Atkinson skillfully guides his younger audience through the events leading up to, and of, the momentous day in this photo-illustrated adaptation. Perfect for history buffs and newcomers to the topic alike!

This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

• Battle of the Bulge [The Young Readers Adaptation]
• Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe
• What Was D-Day?
• Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Pacific
• Remember D-Day: The Plan, the Invasion, Survivor Stories
• Great Battles for Boys: Bunker Hill to WWI
• D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History (Scholastic Focus)
• Great Battles for Boys: Civil War (Volume 4)
• World War II: Visual Encyclopedia
• D-Day Illustrated Edition: June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of World War II