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The Johnstown Flood

Core Events of a Deadly Disaster

by Richard Burkert
Marlee Richards
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Most areas are prone to flooding now and then, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is no exception. But in May 1889, a dam burst following heavy rains, and the people of Johnstown were in the path of something shocking and tragic. Find out what happened when a gushing wall of water swept over the town and the people in it. Could anyone survive such a devastating disaster?

  • Creators

  • Series

    What Went Wrong?

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2014

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781476559803

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781476559803
      • File size: 16991 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.6
    • Lexile® Measure: 940
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4-6

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2014

      Gr 3-5-This series is perfect. Not only does each title explain clearly and concisely a specific crisis in American history, but it also details how each was resolved and how it impacted people and places for generations to come. In the Johnstown Flood title, for instance, the author explains how the social hierarchy and industrial importance of Johnstown influenced how the 1889 disaster was remedied. In addition, the author links those issues to future Johnstown floods and the 2005 flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Colorful time lines and sidebars are used throughout each title and complement the accompanying text. Quotes from eyewitnesses are used liberally and add drama and immediacy to the narrative. At least one illustration appears on every page. Most of the images consist of archival photographs, all of which complement the text. A bonus is that new or challenging words are defined on the page as well as in the glossary.

      Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.6
  • Lexile® Measure:940
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4-6

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