| The School's on Fire!: A True Story of Bravery, Tragedy, and Determination Contributor(s): Jones, Rebecca C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0912777621 ISBN-13: 9780912777627 Publisher: Chicago Review Press OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local |
| Dewey: 363.376 |
| LCCN: 2018009633 |
| Lexile Measure: 910 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 8.6" (0.90 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2019 Written for the 60th anniversary of the blaze that changed American fire laws, The School's on Fire follows the path of the December 1958 fire that killed 92 kids and 3 teachers at Chicago's Our Lady of the Angels School. Recounted in a fast-paced, blow-by-blow, classroom-by-classroom narrative, the tragedy is made accessible by focusing on the survivors' stories of courage, quick thinking, and luck. Author Rebecca C. Jones draws heavily from interviews with those who were there and includes compelling historic photos of the tragedy. The School's on Fire finishes with a useful "What to Do in Case of Fire" appendix with practical information for kids facing dangerous situations. Additional informative sidebars, resources for further learning, and source notes make this an invaluable addition to any student's bookshelf. |