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Overview
Included in this volume are accounts of the great fire that destroyed much of London in 1666, the great Chicago fire of 1871, the Johnstown, Pennsylvania flood of 1889, and more.Volumes in this series give vivid accounts of natural catastrophes and why they happened. Encompassing school subject areas of geography, science, and geology, these books also offer eye-witness accounts from survivors. All ticktock titles are filled with full-color illustrations in attractive, accessible magazine-style formats. They're great for school-related papers and projects, and also provide fun reading for the entire family. Each book contains between 70 and 110 color illustrations. (Ages 10 and older)
Editorials
Children's Literature -
Part of Barron's series on natural disasters, this book presents a look at fires and floods for the sound-bite age. Lots of color photos, illustrations and short prose summarize information such as why fire and floods happen, where they happen, signs that they may be coming, how to fight them, what to do afterward and how to live with them. This short, yet comprehensive book, which also offers historical snapshots of some famous fires and floods, helps students to learn the mechanics of natural disasters along with their social and global impact.Book Details
Published
August 1, 1999
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pages
31
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780764110580