| Fighting Fire! Contributor(s): Cooper, Michael L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250073413 ISBN-13: 9781250073419 Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Machinery & Tools - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Disasters |
| Dewey: 363.370 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.70 lbs) 224 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 169900 Reading Level: 7.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From colonial times to the modern day, two things have remained constant in American history: the destructive power of fires and the bravery of those who fight them. Fighting Fire! by Michael L. Cooper brings to life ten of the deadliest infernos this nation has ever endured: the great fires of Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco, the disasters of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the General Slocum, and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, the wildfire of Witch Creek in San Diego County, and the catastrophe of 9/11. Each blaze led to new firefighting techniques and technologies, yet the struggle against fires continues to this day. With historical images and a fast-paced text, this is both an exciting look at firefighting history and a celebration of the human spirit. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cooper, Michael L.: - Michael L. Cooper is the award-winning author of many history and biography books for young readers, including Fighting Fire! and Dust to Eat. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky. |