fires

Fourteen-year-old Teri is trying to find out where she fits in, both at home and at school, and when her house burns down in a fire, she thinks she may get a fresh start.

Jake, who is a pariah because of the results of his risk-taking behavior, seeks adrenaline rushes to clear his dark thoughts, but when the girl he loves gets caught up in taking chances, too, the consequences are devastating.

Tells the story of the tragic events that occurred on July 6, 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut when the big top of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey circus caught fire in the middle of an afternoon performance attended by nearly seven thousand people.

Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the 1871 fire that destroyed a large area of Chicago.

"Discusses the dangers of house fires, how to prepare a fire escape plan, and how to get out during a fire and stay safe after the fire is out"--Provided by publisher.

Describes what happened during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, discussing its causes, the loss of life and property, and the disaster's aftermath.

Presents an illustrated description of an earthquake that hit San Francisco in 1906, and provides information on how earthquakes form and start, and how they can be predicted.

A cat gives birth to a litter of kittens in an abandoned building that catches fire while she is out searching for food.

Provides comprehensive information on industry and immigration, discusses the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and its aftermath, and examines labor rights.

In 1904 New York City, the spirit of a deceased German American teenage girl searches for the person responsible for the Slocum steamboat fire that claimed her life and the lives of more than 1000 other passengers.