Abandon ship! : the true World War II story about the sinking of the Laconia
(eBook)
Author
Contributors
O'Leary, Alison, author.
Published
New York : Christy Ottaviano Books, [2023].
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Electronic books.
Laconia (Steamship : 1921-1942)
Steamboat disasters -- Atlantic Ocean -- History -- 20th century.
Submarines (Ships) -- Germany -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations -- Submarine.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, German.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Search and rescue operations.
Laconia (Steamship : 1921-1942)
Steamboat disasters -- Atlantic Ocean -- History -- 20th century.
Submarines (Ships) -- Germany -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations -- Submarine.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, German.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Search and rescue operations.
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Format
eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9780316401579, 0316401579
Reading Level
MG+
Level 7.5, 7 Points
Level 7.5, 7 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Citation/References
Booklist,,2/1/2023
Citation/References
Kirkus Review,,12/1/2022
Citation/References
Publishers Weekly,,1/9/2023
Citation/References
School Library Connection,,3/2023
Citation/References
School Library Journal,,3/2023
Description
Provides a true account of the sinking of the RMS "Laconia" off the West African coast during World War II. Describes the German submarine that attacked the ship holding Italian prisoners of war, the German effort to rescue all the shipwrecked, and the American bomber that dropped bombs over the scene. Also discusses how those who survived stayed alive for weeks in shark-infested waters. Includes black-and-white photographs, a map, and a glossary.
Target Audience
7.5.
Target Audience
6-9.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS,MG+,7.5,7.0,521579.
System Details
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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eBook.
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MackinVIA eBook.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Tougias, M. J., & O'Leary, A. (2023). Abandon ship!: the true World War II story about the sinking of the Laconia . Christy Ottaviano Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tougias, Michael J., 1955- and Alison, O'Leary. 2023. Abandon Ship!: The True World War II Story About the Sinking of the Laconia. Christy Ottaviano Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tougias, Michael J., 1955- and Alison, O'Leary. Abandon Ship!: The True World War II Story About the Sinking of the Laconia Christy Ottaviano Books, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Tougias, Michael J., and Alison O'Leary. Abandon Ship!: The True World War II Story About the Sinking of the Laconia Christy Ottaviano Books, 2023.
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Grouped Work ID
60215f5e-deed-918e-f013-e922520e5955-eng
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