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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010 · Est. 4.5 hour read
Disasters
Written & illustrated by Brenda Z Guiberson
Explore ten disasters' causes, effects, and human resilience.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 132 ratings
240 pages· 41,883 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Journey through ten infamous disasters, from the Chicago fire to Hurricane Katrina. Discover the causes, the sweeping devastation, and the enduring spirit of humanity that rises from the ashes. How do communities rebuild and persevere against such overwhelming odds? Each account reveals the profound impact on both local and global scales, challenging us to reflect on the power of nature and human resilience.
From the publisher
A history of 10 well-known disasters–from the great Chicago fire to Hurricane Katrina–explores the causes and effects of the devastation as well as with the power of humankind to persevere in the face of adversity.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 240
- Words
- 41,883
- Reading age
- 10–14
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1080L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.9
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 137466
Publication
- Published
- June 8, 2010
- First published
- January 1, 2010
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780805081701
- LCCN
- 2009018908
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