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Tato série se ponoří do nejničivějších katastrof v americké historii, odhaluje jejich příčiny a dalekosáhlé následky. Prostřednictvím poutavého vyprávění se čtenáři dozví, jak tyto tragédie formovaly zemi a svět. Každý díl zdůrazňuje lidský rozměr událostí prostřednictvím sekcí věnovaných konkrétním osobám a poskytuje objektivní, ale dramatický pohled na historické okamžiky.

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The Hindenburg disaster
Superstorm Sandy
Emergency at Three Mile Island

Doporučené pořadí čtení

  • The narrative delves into the events of March 28, 1979, when a radiation leak was detected at Three Mile Island's Reactor Number Two, leading to the worst nuclear disaster in U.S. history. Through gripping accounts, readers explore the experiences of the workers who responded to the crisis and the impact on the surrounding community. The book also highlights the subsequent government regulations designed to enhance safety in nuclear operations. A "Profiles" section offers insights into key individuals involved in this significant event.

    Emergency at Three Mile Island
  • Superstorm Sandy

    • 32 stránek
    • 2 hodiny čtení
    3,5(4)Ohodnotit

    "In this book, young readers will learn about the devastating super storm that hit the eastern coast of the United States in October 2012."--

    Superstorm Sandy
  • The Hindenburg disaster

    • 32 stránek
    • 2 hodiny čtení
    4,4(5)Ohodnotit

    As the Hindenburg approached its landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1937, radio announcer Herbert Morrison remarked that the ship's windows looked like "glittering jewels" in the sun. Moments later, a spark ignited the hydrogen-powered Hindenburg. Morrison cried out, "Oh, the humanity!" as the ship plunged to a fiery death.The Hindenburg Disasterrecounts this air tragedy in gripping narrative detail as it introduces readers to crew members and passengers who flew that last flight. Kids will go inside the Hindenburg to learn how this great airship was created, and discover the sad facts that doomed the airship. A series of primary-source quotes from survivors and witnesses reveal the human drama, while a "Profiles" section lists key players on the Hindenburg.

    The Hindenburg disaster
  • The narrative recounts the harrowing events of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, which occurred in March 1911, through the eyes of those who lived it. As flames engulf the factory, workers face desperate choices, leading to tragic outcomes. The book explores the causes of the fire and highlights the subsequent safety reforms that emerged to protect workers. Featuring primary-source quotes from witnesses and a "Profiles" section detailing key figures, it offers a poignant look at a pivotal moment in labor history and its lasting impact on workplace safety.

    The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire