The Halifax Explosion (Junior Edition): Surviving the Blast That Shook a Nation [Paperback]

Joyce Glasner (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

On a tragic day in December 1917, two boats collided in Halifax Harbour. One of them caught fire and then exploded with a massive bang. It was the largest man-made explosion ever experienced. Buildings and homes in Halifax and nearby Dartmouth were instantly destroyed. Windows were shattered up to 100 kilometres away. At least 1,900 people lost their lives that day.

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From the Back Cover

A boat full of explosives headed in to the harbour as a large cargo ship steamed out to sea. What happened next, on a fateful day in December 1917, is etched in history. At least 1900 people lost their lives and 9000 were injured when the largest man-made explosion ever experienced ripped through Halifax and nearby Dartmouth. Panic reigned as the survivors struggled to comprehend what had happened. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Joyce Glasner lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her Articles on gardening, travel, and the arts have appeared in a variety of publications. Her first book, The Halifax Explosion: Surviving the Blast that Shook a Nation was published by Altitude in 2003.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Altitude Publishing (Canada) (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1554397073
• ISBN-13: 978-1554397075
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,235,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > History > Military > World War I

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