Your students will never forget the disasters that are described vividly in these short reading selections. Beginning with the Black Plague in 1347-1351 and ending with the nuclear catastrophe at Chernobyl in 1986, the book includes such well-known catastrophes as the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the sinking of the Titanic, the San Francisco earthquake, and more. Illustrated with authentic photographs and drawings.
Each account is followed by a reproducible activity sheet that reinforces new vocabulary words in creative ways. Study tasks for the classroom, home, and library help build critical thinking skills.
5th/6th grade reading level; interest level extends to adults.