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Killer smog : London, England / by Joyce Markovics.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Eco-disastersPublisher: New York, New York : Bearport Publishing, [2018]Description: 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781684022250 (library biniding)
  • 1684022258 (library biniding)
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
The Great Smog -- A terrible loss -- A look back -- Pea soupers -- December 5, 1952 -- Impossible to see -- Filthy air -- Sickened by the smog -- Illness and death -- The Great Smog lifts -- The clean air act -- London's air today -- Fixing the future.
Summary: In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 363.7392 M346 Available 33111008819316
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Great Smog -- A terrible loss -- A look back -- Pea soupers -- December 5, 1952 -- Impossible to see -- Filthy air -- Sickened by the smog -- Illness and death -- The Great Smog lifts -- The clean air act -- London's air today -- Fixing the future.

In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.

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