{"product_id":"d-day-crabtree-chrome-0778779246-used","title":"D-Day (Crabtree Chrome)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0778779246\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin, Martha\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct Description This gripping title describes the events of June 6, 1944 and explains how the Normandy landings had a momentous effect on the outcome of the war. From School Library Journal Gr 3-6-The many vintage World War II photos, some color enhanced, are not enough to compensate for the limited text about this broad subject. Each spread contains a couple of paragraphs with a few simple sentences. A fact or quotation box and one bold-faced glossary word appears on each right-hand page. A couple of the definitions are more confusing than helpful. For example, the text states that the Allies \"could not see the German mines under the water.\" Yet, \"mines\" are defined as \"exploding weapons that are hidden in the ground.\" The final page defines \"anniversary\" as \"a celebration of an event that takes place every year.\" Does the event being celebrated take place every year, or is it the celebration itself that is annual? Photo captions are mainly informative, but some are redundant. Two small maps are included. The only reason to purchase this volume is if there is heavy demand for World War II history at this level or as a hi\/lo title.-Eldon Younce, Anthony Public Library, KSa(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68219653783840,"sku":"USED0778779246","price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71Je6X-HyEL.jpg?v=1794302663","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/en-ca\/products\/d-day-crabtree-chrome-0778779246-used","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}