Disasters in History: A Graphic Novel Collection
- ISBN-10
- 166631532X
- ISBN-13
- 9781666315325
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-08
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Authors
- Matt Doeden, Heather Adamson, Jessica Gunderson
Description
True-life tragedies jump off the page in this dynamic collection of graphic novels. From the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to the Great Chicago Fire and the space shuttle Challenger explosion, step back in time to experience some of the worst disasters in history. With eight stories in all, this riveting collection helps readers understand how the most devastating events in history happened and provides valuable perspectives on the lessons that rose from the ashes of despair.
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