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The Johnstown flood / by Emma Huddleston ; content consultant , Carrie Davis Todd.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781532190735
- ISBN: 1532190735
- Physical Description: 48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The Great Flood of 1889 -- The South Fork Dam disaster -- Who was responsible? -- Moving forward. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.6 1 508194. |
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| Subject: | Structural engineering > Juvenile literature. Dam failures > Juvenile literature. Disasters > Juvenile literature. Floods > Pennsylvania > Johnstown (Cambria County) > Juvenile literature. |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Public Library | JNF 974.877 HUD (Text) | 38256101820599 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
