Disasters: Natural and Man-Made Catastrophes Through the Centuries

By: Brenda Z. Guiberson

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: Natural and man-made disasters have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. Both as they unfold and in the aftermath, these forces of nature astonish the rest of the world with their incredible devastation and magnitude. In this collection of ten well-known catastrophes such as the great Chicago fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and hurricane Katrina, Brenda Guiberson explores the causes and effects, as well as the local and global reverberations of these calamitous events. Highlighted with photographs and drawings, each compelling account tells the story of destruction and devastation, and most especially, the power of mankind to persevere in the face of adversity.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 228 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780805081701
Publisher:: Henry Holt & Company
Date of Addition:: 03/05/12
Copyrighted By:: Brenda Z. Guiberson
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:: Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade
Submitted By:: 170
Proofread By:: 170
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

No Rating Yet