Chemical Accident

School Library Journal

Gr 4-7-Lampton gives background information on chemical hazards, some examples of disastrous accidents, suggestions of what can be done to prevent them, and precautions to follow in case of an emergency situation. He uses the Irish Potato Famine as a springboard to discussing famines, their causes, and prevention. Both titles have good-quality, black-and-white and full-color photographs and reproductions throughout their brief texts. These titles will be well used both for reports and for general reading.-Douglas K. Dillon, Lakota Freshman School, West Chester, OH