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September 11 Then and Now
Peter Benoit
Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2011)Discover the events of September 11th, 2001.A True Book: Natural Disasters series investigates the events leading up to a disaster, explores the causes, and ponders how the events changed, or could alter, history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
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The Superstorm Hurricane Sandy
Josh Gregory
Paperback (Children's Press, Jan. 7, 2013)On October 29, 2012, one of the largest, most powerful storms in recent history landed on the coast of New Jersey and proceeded to wreak havoc upon the East Coast of the United States. Readers will discover how Superstorm Sandy formed and about the widespread damage and suffering caused by the storm. They will also find out how people are working to rebuild and recover.
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The Hindenburg Disaster
Peter Benoit
Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2011)Discover the events of the Hindenburg Disaster.This book describes the crash of the Hindenburg airship in 1937, relaying the history of international airship flight and the events leading to the disaster, and explains what measures have been taken to make airship travel safer.
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The Titanic Disaster
Peter Benoit
Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2011)Explore the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, a luxury liner claimed to be "unsinkable" that was destroyed after colliding with an iceberg, killing over one thousand passengers onboard.A True Book: Natural Disasters series investigates the events leading up to a disaster, explores the causes, and ponders how the events changed, or could alter, history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
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The BP Oil Spill
Peter Benoit
Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2011)Discover the events surrounding the 2010 British Petroleum/Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.A True Book: Natural Disasters series investigates the events leading up to a disaster, explores the causes, and ponders how the events changed, or could alter, history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
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