bombardment, 1945

A collection of drawings depicting survivors' memories of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.

Profusely illustrated text recounts the events leading to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the capitulation of Japan in W.W. II.

Lizzie and Karl's mother, Mutti, working at a local zoo in Dresden, Germany, during World War II while their father is away fighting in France, brings home Marlene, a baby elephant that is slated to be destroyed as the Allied bombing grows closer, and when they are forced to flee, Mutti feels they must take Marlene with them, adding even more danger to their journey.

Explains why the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into events, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

A narrative describing the events surrounding the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in early August 1945, the devastation and deaths that resulted from it, and the surrender that ended World War II.

An illustrated overview of the Second World War atomic bombing of Hiroshima that covers the scientific and political lead-up to the bombing, as well as its immediate and long-term impact on Japan and the world.

Describes the events surrounding the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the devastating destruction of these cities, and the eventual Japanese surrender and end of World War II. Uses photographs to detail the events recorded in the book.

Features primary source material from speeches, letters, and diaries, as well as first-hand experiences of those who experienced the bombing of Hiroshima, and describes the Manhattan Project and the decision to drop the bomb, the extensive destruction, end of the Pacific War, and more.

Staying with her grandparents after the atomic bomb has been dropped on Nagasaki, ten-year-old Mieko feels that the happiness in her heart has departed forever and she will no longer be able to produce a beautiful drawing for the contest at school.

Contains source documents and illustrations that provide information about the atomic bomb, covering the development of the bomb, the decision to use the bomb against Japan, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the historical debate, and the response to the bomb. Includes critical-thinking questions.