The Johnstown flood

The Johnstown flood

Emma Huddleston

Book - 2020

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.

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Subjects
Structural engineering > Juvenile literature.
Dam failures > Juvenile literature.
Disasters > Juvenile literature.
Floods > Pennsylvania > Johnstown (Cambria County) > Juvenile literature.
Informational works.
Genres
Informational works
Published
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing [2020]
Language
English
Main Author
Emma Huddleston (author)
Physical Description
48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781532190735
  • The Great Flood of 1889
  • The South Fork Dam disaster
  • Who was responsible?
  • Moving forward.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 4--8--This series covers disasters as well as changes made in their aftermaths. Topics range from floods to nuclear reactors. The text provides a detailed description of the events while photos offer an eyewitness feel. Several features make these titles especially helpful in supporting student writing. "Straight to the Source" sections share expert commentary on the disaster, then ask readers to write a response quoting from the source to support their ideas. "Stop and Think" is a similar section that offers prompts for written reflections on the material. Sidebars throughout the books offer various perspectives on each incident, and "Fast Facts" provide a recap of salient points. A further aid is the ABDO website with links to additional sources for research and writing support. VERDICT A helpful purchase for its engineering topics and tie-ins to writing curriculum.

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