Blizzard of glass : the Halifax explosion of 1917
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Author
Walker, Sally M.
Contributors
Pratt, Meredith, cov.
Published
New York : Henry Holt, 2011.
Edition
First edition
Physical Desc
xii, 145 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
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Del Norte K-6 School - NONFICTION971.6 WALKEROn Shelf
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LC Subjects
Explosions -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Halifax (N.S.) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Halifax Explosion, Halifax, N.S., 1917 -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
Explosions -- Halifax (N.S.) -- History.
Explosions -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax -- History -- 20th century.
Halifax (N.S.) -- Biography.
Halifax (N.S.) -- History -- 20th century.
Halifax Explosion, Halifax, N.S., 1917.

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Published
New York : Henry Holt, 2011.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7.9, 4 Points

Notes

General Note
Jacket design by Meredith Pratt.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-140) and index.
Description
Recounts the story from World War I in which two towns were leveled and almost two thousand people killed following the collison of two warships in Halifax Harbour and a blizzard that dumped over a foot of snow in the area.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Walker, S. M., & Pratt, M. (2011). Blizzard of glass: the Halifax explosion of 1917 (First edition). Henry Holt.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Walker, Sally M and Meredith, Pratt. 2011. Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917. Henry Holt.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Walker, Sally M and Meredith, Pratt. Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917 Henry Holt, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Walker, Sally M., and Meredith Pratt. Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917 First edition, Henry Holt, 2011.

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