The Attack on the USS Cole in Yemen on October 12, 2000

By Betty Burnett

Book Overview

Although it wasn't long ago, teens may not be aware of the attack on a U.S. destroyer whose mission was to patrol the Persian Gulf as directed by the United Nations. Burnett writes a suspenseful book about the attack, providing readers with background on the ship, the mission it was on, and the brutal and surprising attack, aftermath, and investigation.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823938603
• ISBN13: 9780823938605
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12