Book Overview
As factory workers prepared to go home after a long day at the Triangle Waist Company, Eva Harris suddenly cried out "fire " Smoking flames near a fabric cutting table jumped to overflowing bins of cloth scraps, soon igniting the factory. Trying to escape the flames, many panicked workers jumped to their deaths as firefighters raced to the scene. InThe Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, kids will read about one of the worst factory fires in U.S. history through the narratives of those who experienced the March 1911 tragedy. Readers will discover what caused the fire, and learn how new safety regulations and procedures help prevent such deadly tragedies today. A series of primary-source quotes from witnesses reveal the human drama, while a "Profiles" section lists people related to the fire.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1597163597
ISBN13:9781597163590
Release Date:January 2007
Publisher:Bearport Books
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.1" x 10.3"
Age Range:7 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 2 to 7
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Good History Book for Children
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I had bought this book not realizing it was for children, so I was disappointed with the low number of pages and some of the content. On the other hand, looking at it as a children's book, it is very good and has many good photos, some of which weren't even in the adult books on the same subject. It could perhaps have more text since it is for up to age 12 readers, who should be able to read longer books. Overall, for a children's book, I give it a good rating. For adults, I suggest buying one of the other books on the Triangle Fire.
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