The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2014 · Est. 22 min read

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Written by Steven Otfinoski

Part of the What Went Wrong? series

A factory fire traps workers, revealing a tragic escape struggle.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings
32 pages· 3,196 words· Est. 22 min read
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In early 1900s New York, a factory fire erupts, trapping workers in a deadly inferno. As flames engulf the building, the desperate fight for survival exposes shocking truths about safety and negligence. Why were so many unable to escape? Discover the harrowing events and their lasting impact on workplace safety.

From the publisher

Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. Find out what happened when a factory in New York City caught fire in the early 1900s. And discover why so many workers were unable to escape the blazing building.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
3,196
Reading age
8–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
NC990L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6
F&P level
~X
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
163728
Publication
Published
January 1, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781476551326

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