Engineering Disasters The Johnstown Flood
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1532190735
ISBN 13
9781532190735
Category
Juvenile Non Fiction
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Publication Year
2019
Publisher
Pages
48
Series Name
Description
n 1889, a downpour of rain caused the South Fork Dam to collapse. A huge wave of water rushed into Johnstown, killing thousands of people. The Johnstown Flood examines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
Number of Copies
1
