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History's forgotten events / by Rachel Bailey.

Bailey, Rachel, (author.).

Summary:

"Brings to light 12 of history's forgotten events including Boston's molasses flood in 1919 that reached up to 40 feet high and traveled through the streets at 35 miles per hour; the cargo ship Arabia that sank after hitting a tree only to be found years later preserved in a cornfield; the candy boycott in Canada in 1947 where kids demanded the price of candy bars be reduced from 8 cents to 5 cents; and more. The book features historic photos, interesting sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts."--Amazon.com.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781632355966
  • ISBN: 1632355965
  • ISBN: 9781632356505
  • ISBN: 1632356503
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Mankato, MN : 12 Story Library, [2019]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Molasses floods Boston's North end -- Deadly volcano buries city in minutes -- Steamboat found in Kansas cornfield -- Canadian kids boycotta candy bars -- Many New Yorkers move on same day -- Orphans carry vaccine to stop smallpox -- Heavy rains cause tragic train wreck -- Mail carriers deliver children through the mail -- Real-life event helps inspire whale of a tale -- Cars race from New York to Paris in 1908 -- Toxic London smog kills thousands -- Men are shanghaied into being sailors.
Target Audience Note:
Grades 3-7.
Ages 8-12.
Subject: World history > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Juvenile works.
Instructional and educational works.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Malheur County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Ontario Community Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Ontario Community Library j. 909 BAILE (Text) 33330004345395 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -

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300 . ‡a32 pages : ‡billustrations (some color) ; ‡c24 cm.
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5050 . ‡aMolasses floods Boston's North end -- Deadly volcano buries city in minutes -- Steamboat found in Kansas cornfield -- Canadian kids boycotta candy bars -- Many New Yorkers move on same day -- Orphans carry vaccine to stop smallpox -- Heavy rains cause tragic train wreck -- Mail carriers deliver children through the mail -- Real-life event helps inspire whale of a tale -- Cars race from New York to Paris in 1908 -- Toxic London smog kills thousands -- Men are shanghaied into being sailors.
520 . ‡a"Brings to light 12 of history's forgotten events including Boston's molasses flood in 1919 that reached up to 40 feet high and traveled through the streets at 35 miles per hour; the cargo ship Arabia that sank after hitting a tree only to be found years later preserved in a cornfield; the candy boycott in Canada in 1947 where kids demanded the price of candy bars be reduced from 8 cents to 5 cents; and more. The book features historic photos, interesting sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts."--Amazon.com.
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