The Day the World Exploded : The Earthshaking Catastrophe at Krakatoa (Hardcover)

from eduscapes

Simon Winchester's well-researched historical works have lured fiction readers to the nonfiction genre. Krakatoa provided a riveting account of the volcano's 1883 eruption and its aftermath. Dwight Zimmerman's outstanding adaptation for young people uses a conversational approach inviting readers...

from shelf-employed

The Day the World Exploded is an adaptation for children of Simon Winchester's, Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883. Although adapted for children, it is definitely for older kids, or children fascinated with the topic. The topic, surprisingly, is much broader than one would thi...

from abbylibrarian

This is an adaptation of Simon Winchester's adult book Krakatoa. Winchester explores the history of Indonesia and Dutch colonization there as well as the technological advances that made Krakatoa the first major disaster that was reported on as it was happening. It's an odd choice for an illustra...

from themulhern

Large format book w/ numerous illustrations. As usual with Winchester's books, situates the event in its larger context. A companion to a book about the explosion intended for adults.

from eduscapes

Simon Winchester's well-researched historical works have lured fiction readers to the nonfiction genre. Krakatoa provided a riveting account of the volcano's 1883 eruption and its aftermath. Dwight Zimmerman's outstanding adaptation for young people uses a conversational approach inviting readers...