TY - BOOK AU - Knutson,Julie TI - Love Canal T2 - Unnatural disasters : human error, design flaws, and bad decisions SN - 9781534180185 PY - 2021///] CY - Ann Arbor, Michigan PB - Cherry Lake Publishing KW - Chemical plants KW - Waste disposal KW - Environmental aspects KW - New York (State) KW - Niagara Falls KW - Juvenile literature KW - Hazardous waste sites KW - Pollution KW - Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Grades 4-6; Cherry Lake Publishing N2 - "Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Love Canal disaster of the 1970s in Niagara Falls, New York. 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"-- ER -