Friday, September 3, 2010

Disasters by Brenda Guiberson

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Guiberson, Brenda Z, Disasters: Natural and Man-Made Catastrophes Through the Centuries. Christy Ohaviano Books, 2010. INFORMATION BOOK.
From the Titanic to Hurricane Katrina, our world’s history is filled with disasters that have claimed many lives. This book tells the stories of what happened to those involved and the devastation they created.
This book is well-researched, the essays are well-written, and the illustrations complement the text well. The stories are told well and the accuracy is evident in them. Readers who are interested in disasters, non-fiction, and history will enjoy reading this book. EL (4-6)/MS. OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Jessica M, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High

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