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Traces the history of relations between the U.S. and Japan in the years leading up to World War II, focusing on the origins of the conflict; features maps and drawings that follow Japan's plan of attack on Pearl Harbor; and argues that while the attack was devastating, Japan failed in its mission to disable the U.S. fleet.

In 1841, rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island, fourteen-year-old Manjiro learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States.

Provides a brief introduction to the events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese bombers in December, 1941.

Chronicles the events leading up to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the details of the attack itself, and the ensuing reaction of the United States.

Examines the function of NASA and the impact of its various space exploration programs.

Describes the events of Operation Desert Shield, the build-up of the United Nations coalition forces in the Persian Gulf prior to the Gulf War.