on a peaceful spring morning, disaster strikes San Francisco
Tanaka, Shelley
2004
Presents the story of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 through the experiences of four survivors from different walks of life, and includes photos, artifacts, diagrams, and informative sidebars.
While spreading flames threaten to cut off all possibility of escape from the Chicago fire of 1871, twelve-year-old Nate attempts to save a wealthy young girl and to return home safely.
Introduces the individuals who risk their lives to rescue animals from fire and ash when disasters strike, and details numerous true stories about these rescues.
Provides information about forest fires, discussing how they start, the different types of wildfires, and the measures used to bring them under control. Includes a fact sheet, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.
As fire sweeps through a canyon near Los Angeles, teenagers Danna and Hall Press and other children whose parents are not around must work together to save themselves.