{"product_id":"d-day-the-invasion-of-normandy-1944-the-young-readers-adaptation-9781250062918","title":"D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 [The Young Readers Adaptation]","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdapted for young readers from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Guns at Last Light\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eD-Day\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Atkinson\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAn Army at Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of the Pulitzer Prize for history), \u003ci\u003eThe Day of Battle\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Guns at Last Light\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eamong others. His many other awards include a Pulitzer Prize for journalism, the George Polk Award, and the Pritzker Military Library Literature Award. A former staff writer and senior editor at \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, he lives in Washington, D.C.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725366628626,"sku":"9781250062918","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4867889f-32e5-4f8e-9cc2-bfbdbc99382c.jpg?v=1734828343","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/d-day-the-invasion-of-normandy-1944-the-young-readers-adaptation-9781250062918","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}