In harm's way : the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the story of its survivors : an adaptation for young readers
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Author
Stanton, Doug,
Contributors
Tougias, Michael J., 1955- author.
Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, [2022].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
970L
Status
On Shelf
John & Judy Gay Library - Juvenile Nonfiction
J 940.5426 STA
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LC Subjects
Indianapolis (Cruiser) -- Juvenile literatue -- Juvenile literature.
Indianapolis (Cruiser) -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- Navy -- Search and rescue operations -- Pacific Ocean -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American -- Juvenile literature.

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Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, [2022].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi 240 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7.2, 8 Points
Lexile measure
970

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-226).
Description
On July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly four days and nights. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and hallucinations. By the time rescue arrived, all but 316 men had died. The captain's subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? And how did these 316 men manage to survive against all odds? This thrilling wartime account of heroism and survival,
Target Audience
10-14,Brodart.
Target Audience
5-9,Brodart.
Target Audience
970L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,7.2,8,515104.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Stanton, D., & Tougias, M. J. (2022). In harm's way: the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the story of its survivors : an adaptation for young readers (First edition.). Henry Holt and Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Stanton, Doug and Michael J. Tougias. 2022. In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors : An Adaptation for Young Readers. Henry Holt and Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Stanton, Doug and Michael J. Tougias. In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors : An Adaptation for Young Readers Henry Holt and Company, 2022.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Stanton, Doug,, and Michael J. Tougias. In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors : An Adaptation for Young Readers First edition., Henry Holt and Company, 2022.

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