Library's review
An in-depth look at one of the strangest and stickiest disasters in American history, the explosion of a tank that held more than two million gallons of molasses, near Boston Harbor. The book includes details of the investigation that followed. Cast of Characters. Index.
Genres
Publication
Charlesbridge (2012), Edition: 1st, 112 pages
Description
An account of the January 1919 molasses tank explosion in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks to uncover why the tank blew up and who was to blame through primary sources and archival photographs that show the extent of the damage.
Awards
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (Nonfiction — 2012)
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2015)
Books From All 50 States (and Washington, D.C.!) (Massachusetts)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Nonfiction — 2012)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
112
Physical description
112 p.; 10.25 inches
ISBN
1580893481 / 9781580893480
DDC/MDS
| 363.17 |
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