The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: Core Events of an Industrial Disaster (What Went Wrong?)

Otfinoski, Steven

ISBN 10: 1476541833 ISBN 13: 9781476541839

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2014

Synopsis

Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. Find out what happened when a factory in New York City caught fire in the early 1900s. And discover why so many workers were unable to escape the blazing building.

About this title

Book Description:

Specifically crafted to meet the requirements of the Common Core State Standard (CCSS) RI 4.5.; Text features expand and reinforce concepts in the text; engaging, authoritative text; historically accurate images; primary sources

About the Author:

Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat.

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1476541833
• ISBN 13: 9781476541839
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32