Book

History's forgotten events / by Rachel Bailey.

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]
Copyright: ©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.