Killer Smog
London, England
New York, New York : Bearport Publishing, [2018]
Format: Book
Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.
Series: Eco-disasters.
Subjects:
Smog -- England -- London -- Juvenile literature.
Environmental disasters -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Air -- Pollution -- Health aspects -- Juvenile literature.
Smog -- England -- London -- Juvenile literature.
Environmental disasters -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Air -- Pollution -- Health aspects -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: Age 5-8.
ISBN:
1684022258
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C HISTORY Disaster Mar | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY Disaster Mar | St. Andrews Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.