Disasters: Natural and Man-Made Catastrophes Through the Centuries
Brenda Z. Guiberson
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Description for Disasters: Natural and Man-Made Catastrophes Through the Centuries
Paperback. Catastrophes, both natural and man-made, have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. In ten chapters about well-known disasters such as the great Chicago fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and hurricane Katrina, the author explores the causes and effects as well as the local and global reverberations. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 202 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 246.
Catastrophes, both natural and man-made, 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 these ten riveting chapters about well-known disasters 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. Highlighted with photographs and drawings, each compelling account tells the story of destruction and devastation, and most especially, the power of mankind to persevere ... Read more
Catastrophes, both natural and man-made, 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 these ten riveting chapters about well-known disasters 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. Highlighted with photographs and drawings, each compelling account tells the story of destruction and devastation, and most especially, the power of mankind to persevere ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Square Fish
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781250050663
SKU
V9781250050663
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
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