Johnstown Flood
Author | : Emma Huddleston |
Publisher | : ABDO |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 2019-12-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781532176586 |
ISBN-13 | : 1532176589 |
Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Download or read book Johnstown Flood written by Emma Huddleston and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1889, a downpour of rain caused the South Fork Dam to collapse. A huge wave of water rushed into Johnstown, killing thousands of people. The Johnstown Floodexamines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.