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100 disasters that shaped world history

2022
"From the Great Fire of London to the Challenger explosion, earthquakes, crashes, floods, and accidents have been major turning points throughout history. In [this book], young readers will be introduced to some of the . . . disasters known to mankind, discovering how these fateful events unfolded--and how they changed the world as we know it"--Provided by publisher.

All we can do is wait

2019
In the hours after a bridge collapse rocks their city, four teens are forced to face their pasts and the prospect of very different futures as they wait at Boston General Hospital for news of their loved ones.

Chernobyl

2020
In 1986, a test at a Soviet Union nuclear reactor plant went terribly wrong. A reactor exploded, releasing deadly radiation into the surrounding area. Chernobyl examines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again.

Titanic

2021
This museum-in-a-book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations to expertly show the people, objects, and events on board Titanic. It also includes infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this maritime disaster like never before.
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Church Rock uranium mine disaster

2021
"Explore the causes and consequences of the Church Rock, New Mexico uranium mine disaster of 1979"--Provided by publisher.

It's the end of the world and I'm in my bathing suit

When the electricity goes out, twelve-year-old Eddie and his friends set out to investigate what is going on when they make the startling discovery that they are the only ones left in their neighborhood--and perhaps the only people left anywhere.
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More bad days in history

the delightfully dismal day-to-day saga of ignominy, idiocy, and incompetence continues
2021
Tales of unfortunate events and mishaps featuring significant historical figures.

Escape from Chernobyl

2021
"Two young siblings flee the Chernobyl disaster with their parents, but the Communist party is on their heels. Meanwhile, the friends and family they were forced to leave behind must contend with a disinformation campaign that's determined to pretend nothing is wrong-even as deadly radiation spills into the air"--Publisher.
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Glitch

2021
"Regan Fitz and Elliot Mason have been enemies since they started training to become Glitchers--people who travel through time to preserve important historical events. But everything changes when they find a letter from Regan's future self, warning them about an impending disaster that threatens them and everyone they know"--Amazon.
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The Indian Ocean tsunami

On December 26, 2004, an enormous earthquake ripped through the Indian Ocean. Learn about the events that caused the tsunami as well as the effects it had on the areas it struck.

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