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Book Synopsis: Perfect for fans of I Survived and the Who Was series, and packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at the deadliest fires in American history.
As the sun sank over the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, one warm October night in 1871, a smoky haze hung in the dry air. There had been little rain, and small fires had been rolling through town continuously since the Summer. For weeks the people had tried to protect their homes and businesses from fire. But they could not protect themselves from what would culminate in the deadliest fire in American history.
As industrialization surged across the country, and Westward colonization leveled forests to build cities, fires became a mainstay in American life. And as populations grew, so too did the human toll that fire could exact. Through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Americans searched for new and innovative ways to combat the threat of fire. And with climate change threatening to set the whole world aflame, we are once again in a fight for our planet’s future.
Through the eyes of scientists, witnesses, and survivors of terrible fires alike, Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings the horrific history of deadly fires to life, tracing a line from the Peshtigo and Great Chicago fires of 1871 to the wildfires raging in the western United States today. Filled with more than 50 period photographs and illustrations, facts, and pull-out boxes for eager nonfiction readers.
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Experience the gripping tales of the deadliest fires in American history with The Deadliest Fires Then and Now, the highly acclaimed third installment in the Scholastic Focus series. If you're a fan of the thrilling I Survived and Who Was series, this book is a must-read for you. Packed with stunning visuals, gripping narratives, and fascinating facts, this book is perfect for curious minds hungry for knowledge.
Imagine the scene as the sun sets over Peshtigo, Wisconsin, in 1871. A smoky haze fills the air, and fires have been raging through the town for weeks. The people tried to protect their homes, their businesses, but nothing could prepare them for the deadliest fire in American history. As our country embraced industrialization and expanded westward, fires became a constant threat. With each passing year, population growth brought an increasing human toll. The fight against fires became a battle for survival.
In The Deadliest Fires Then and Now, Deborah Hopkinson, an esteemed Sibert Honor author, takes you on a journey through time, weaving together stories from scientists, witnesses, and survivors of these terrible fires. You'll delve into the devastating Peshtigo and Great Chicago fires of 1871, witnessing firsthand the destruction and loss they brought. But the past is only the beginning. With climate change looming, we stand at a crucial crossroads, facing wildfires raging across the western United States today. It's a fight for our very planet's future.
This gripping book is not only jam-packed with over 50 period photographs and illustrations, but also features fascinating facts and pull-out boxes specially designed for eager nonfiction readers. Don't miss your chance to uncover the stories of bravery, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of fire. Get your copy of The Deadliest Fires Then and Now and join the fight for knowledge and our planet's future.
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