Centralia mine disaster /
Knutson, Julie,
Centralia mine disaster / Julie Knutson. - 32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Unnatural disasters : human error, design flaws, and bad decisions . - 21st century skills library. Unnatural disasters. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Centralia, Pennsylvania mining disaster of 1947. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline"--
Grades 4-6 Cherry Lake Publishing.
9781534180154 153418015X 9781534181861 1534181865
2020039961
Mine fires--Pennsylvania--Centralia--Juvenile literature.
Mine fires--Social aspects--Pennsylvania--Centralia--Juvenile literature.
Mine gases--Pennsylvania--Centralia--Juvenile literature.
Coal mines and mining--Pennsylvania--Centralia--Juvenile literature.
Centralia mine disaster / Julie Knutson. - 32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Unnatural disasters : human error, design flaws, and bad decisions . - 21st century skills library. Unnatural disasters. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Centralia, Pennsylvania mining disaster of 1947. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline"--
Grades 4-6 Cherry Lake Publishing.
9781534180154 153418015X 9781534181861 1534181865
2020039961
Mine fires--Pennsylvania--Centralia--Juvenile literature.
Mine fires--Social aspects--Pennsylvania--Centralia--Juvenile literature.
Mine gases--Pennsylvania--Centralia--Juvenile literature.
Coal mines and mining--Pennsylvania--Centralia--Juvenile literature.