History Firsthand - Oklahoma City Bombing (hardcover edition) [Hardcover]

Tamara L. Roleff (Other Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2004 | Series: History Firsthand

The bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City brought terror to the heartland of America. This book examines the devastating attack on America through firsthand accounts of those who survived and witnessed the bombing and reactions to this act of terrorism. (20020701)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up–A collection of court documents, speeches, letters, and eyewitness accounts. The first three chapters include essays from survivors, rescuers, and on-the-scene reporters. Papers written by and about Timothy McVeigh give a general idea as to who he was and what he believed. Information about coconspirator Terry Nichols and Michael Fortier, a friend who was aware of the plot, is included, as are trial transcripts and speeches given by Presidents Clinton and Bush. The book covers the tragedy from the planning stage to implementation and aftermath, trial and execution to the memorial. Because of its broad and comprehensive coverage, students will find the book useful.–Sharon Morrison, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK
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Review

"The contributions in the eclectic mix come from individuals such as Eleanor Roosevelt, actress June Havoc, and hobo Box-Car Bertha, with each person's perspective taking readers directly into the experience through details and eye-opening observations."
-- Booklist (May 2001) (Booklist 20020501)

"Following a thorough introduction that provides novice historians with background information, this series entry uses primary-source documents organized in a coherent chronology. With its important documents, this work will help budding historians and researchers make sense of a complex time."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002) (School Library Journal 20010215)

"These are in keeping with the aim of the series, to personalize history and, in this way, make it more meaningful."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20041101)

"The History Firsthand series presents excerpts from period documents, organized under broad subject heading and introduced by a paragraph of background. Each book includes a few black-and-white illustrations."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2001) (Booklist )

"Because of its broad and comprehensive coverage, students will find the book useful."
-- School Library Journal (November 2004) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Greenhaven Press; 1 edition (January 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737716584
• ISBN-13: 978-0737716580
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,399,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)