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The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day Movement

Name: The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day Movement
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Book Synopsis: Discover the true story of how a 1969 fire in one of the most polluted rivers in America sparked the national Earth Day movement in this nonfiction picture book by award-winning author Barry Wittenstein and beloved illustrator Jessie Hartland.

After the Industrial Revolution in the 1880s, the Cayuhoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, caught fire almost twenty times, earning Cleveland the nickname “The Mistake on the Lake.” Waste dumping had made fires so routine that local politicians and media didn’t pay them any mind, and other Cleveland residents laughed off their combustible river and even wrote songs about it. But when the river ignited again in June 1969, the national media picked up on the story and added fuel to the fire of the recent environmental movement. A year later, in 1970, President Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency—leading to the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts—and the first Earth Day was celebrated. It was a celebration, it was a protest, and it was the beginning of a movement to save our planet.

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Are you ready to be inspired by an incredible true story that changed the course of American history? Look no further than "The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day Movement" by Barry Wittenstein and Jessie Hartland. This captivating nonfiction picture book takes you on a journey through time, revealing how a single event transformed the way we think about our environment.

Step back in time to the 1960s, a period marked by rapid industrialization and rampant pollution. The Cayuhoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, became a symbol of the disregard for environmental consequences. It caught fire not just once, but almost twenty times due to hazardous waste dumping. Can you believe that? But what's even more shocking is that the local politicians and media turned a blind eye to the situation. It took the river igniting again in 1969 for the world to finally pay attention.

Witness the power of the national media as they spotlighted the fiery catastrophe on the Cayuhoga River. This event not only shocked the nation but also fueled the flames of the emerging environmental movement. The story of the Cayuhoga River fire became the catalyst that led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passing of vital legislation such as the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts.

Join us as we celebrate the birth of the modern environmental movement with this captivating book. "The Day the River Caught Fire" vividly captures the spirit of that pivotal moment in history when people from all walks of life came together to take a stand for our planet. Whether it's a celebration or a protest, this book will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to play your part in protecting the Earth.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale that will educate, entertain, and ignite your passion for environmental causes. Get your copy of "The Day the River Caught Fire" today and discover how one river's explosion sparked a movement that continues to shape our world.

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