(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. The causes and aftermath of each disaster are explored in detail in these books that are illustrated with photographs and other images. Pandemic covers the history of the influenza outbreak and medical advances made over the last century to prevent future pandemics. Titanic covers familiar ground, while adding details about the ship's construction and passengers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Great Historic Disasters titles: The Sinking of the [cf4]Titanic[cf3] and The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. Combining first-hand accounts, photographs, and other primary sources with a detailed and lively text, these fact-packed resources offer much to both report writers and history buffs. Each book compellingly details the causes, historical context, and aftermath of these historic disasters. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Great Historic Disasters titles: The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, The Johnstown Flood of 1889, The Dust Bowl, and The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. Combining first-hand accounts, photographs, and other primary sources with a detailed and lively text, these fact-packed resources offer much to both report writers and history buffs. Each book compellingly details the causes, historical context, and aftermath of these historic disasters. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Great Historic Disasters titles: The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, The Johnstown Flood of 1889, The Dust Bowl, and The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. The causes and aftermath of each disaster are explored in detail in these books that are illustrated with photographs and other images. Pandemic covers the history of the influenza outbreak and medical advances made over the last century to prevent future pandemics. Titanic covers familiar ground, while adding details about the ship's construction and passengers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Great Historic Disasters titles: The Sinking of the [cf4]Titanic[cf3] and The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. These accounts will prove useful for report writers and intriguing for nonfiction readers. The texts chronicle, in great detail, the historical context, tragic events, and aftermath of the Hindenburg crash and the atomic bombings of Japan. The narratives of the disasters are personalized with descriptions of those involved. Captioned photographs support the texts. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Great Historic Disasters titles The [cf4]Hindenburg[cf3] Disaster of 1937 and The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. The author explains in detail the seismic activities that caused the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, as well as the lack of systems in place to quickly notify those in danger. Also included are many well-captioned photos (some graphic and disturbing) and short but interesting personal stories of both survivors and victims. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. This book details the meteorological, political, and social circumstances that came together so fatally during 2005's Hurricane Katrina. Mostly objective, the writing is occasionally peppered with commentary on the local and federal governments' missteps and inaction following the storm and ensuing floods. Gripping photographs support the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. These accounts will prove useful for report writers and intriguing for nonfiction readers. The texts chronicle, in great detail, the historical context, tragic events, and aftermath of the Hindenburg crash and the atomic bombings of Japan. The narratives of the disasters are personalized with descriptions of those involved. Captioned photographs support the texts. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Great Historic Disasters titles The [cf4]Hindenburg[cf3] Disaster of 1937 and The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. Combining first-hand accounts, photographs, and other primary sources with a detailed and lively text, these fact-packed resources offer much to both report writers and history buffs. Each book compellingly details the causes, historical context, and aftermath of these historic disasters. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Great Historic Disasters titles: The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, The Johnstown Flood of 1889, The Dust Bowl, and The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. Combining first-hand accounts, photographs, and other primary sources with a detailed and lively text, these fact-packed resources offer much to both report writers and history buffs. Each book compellingly details the causes, historical context, and aftermath of these historic disasters. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Great Historic Disasters titles: The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, The Johnstown Flood of 1889, The Dust Bowl, and The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) YA Great Historic Disasters series. The Black Death lasted five years and killed millions in Europe. This book explains the science and the social context of this epidemic, as well as its lasting impact on the continent. The wealth of information will satisfy report writers and other interested readers. Archival reproductions accompany the text. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray