World History Series - The Internment of the Japanese [Hardcover]

Diane Yancey (Author)

Book Description

Series: World History Series | Publication Date: March 7, 2002

From March 1942 to December 1944, thousands of innocent American citizens were incarcerated by their own government in prison camps throughout the West. The story of the internment of the Japanese is one of the most shameful in U.S. history, but also serves as a lesson in triumph over adversity. (20030501)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-This general overview of Executive Order No. 9066 includes photos and information about the internees themselves as well as historical documentation. It begins with a detailed time line from the U.S. entry into the war to the final renunciation case, which was settled in 1968. It then carefully chronicles the events beginning with "The Japanese `Problem,'" continuing through the "Definite Menace" and "Military Necessity," before moving on to "Behind the Barbed Wire," and, finally, "Return to Freedom." Well designed for research and reports, this account includes primary- and secondary-source quotations, all fully footnoted. Most of these quotes are in separate boxes with source information included so readers do not need to flip back and forth. The numerous black-and-white photos set the tone and enhance the information. There is an annotated list of "Works Consulted" and a detailed index. This informative, approachable text will be useful in most collections.
Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Fledgling historians should find this title a good, well-documented read."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20020901)

"Kids looking for background into contemporary Middle East conflicts will do welll to start here."
-- Booklist (May 2003) (Booklist 20020801)

"There is a good deal of information packed into the brief text and both report writers and the general readers will be well served."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020501)

"Well designed for research and reports, this account includes primary and secondary source quotations, all fully footnoted. Most of these quotes are in separate boxes with source information included so readers do not need to flip back and forth. This informative, approachable text will be useful in most collections."
-- School Library Journal (August 2002) (School Library Journal 20020401)

"Captioned black-and-white photographs and reproductions complement the text. This is an excellent title."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20020101)

"The writing is clear and easy for beginners on the subject. Useful for reports."
-- School Library Journal (April 2002) (School Library Journal 20020101)

"Vivid descriptions, quotes from the participants, and newspaper accounts written by war correspondents bring readers to the battlefront in this well-documented title."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20010301)

"These titles offer a great deal of useful and readable information. The information is presented clearly and is suitable for reports and for leisure reading."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20010301)

"The strengths of the book include its parenthetical definitions, maps, footnotes, substantial extracts from primary sources, the annotated bibliography, and a time line."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal 20010201)

"This series addition lives up to the high standards achieved by its predecessors. The book is enriched by numerous, well-chosen quotations from primary and secondary sources, and by a wealth of interesting black-and-white photos and reproductions. A fine source for beginning research."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal 20010101)

"An excellent introduction..The two-column text is liberally illustrated with vintage photos. Numerous sidebars contain extensive information from primary and secondary sources. This title is a solid purchase."
-- School Library Journal (Febraury 2001) (School Library Journal 20020801)

"Each book ends with an analysis of the era and its legacy. The use of primary sources...will help students understand how the authors gathered information and used it to construct the texts. Black-and-white photographs, maps, and period reproductions illustrate the volumes. Thought-provoking books that will intorduce readers to...history and historical research."
-- School Library Journal (January 2001) (School Library Journal )

"This general overview of Executive Order No. 9066 includes photos and information about the internees themselves as well as historical documentation. It begins with a detailed time line from the U.S. entry into the war to the final renunciation case, which was settled in 1968...Well designed for research and reports, this account includes primary- and secondary-source quotations, all fully footnoted. Most of these quotes are in separate boxes with source information included so readers do not need to flip back and forth. The numerous black-and-white photos set the tone and enhance the information. There is an annotated list of "Works Consulted" and a detailed index. This informative, approachable text will be useful in most collections."
-- School Library Journal (August 2002) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (March 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590180135
• ISBN-13: 978-1590180136
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,188,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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