History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire: Rising from the Ashes

By Kate Hannigan

Book Overview

Let this graphic novel be your time machine and experience history like never before History
Comics brings the past to life with unforgettable stories, fascinating facts, and stunning
illustrations.

In this volume, turn the clock back to 1871. Red-hot embers swirl on a dry prairie wind, igniting a blaze that will engulf Chicago for two terrifying days. As a young brother and sister rescue a helpless puppy, they race to stay one step ahead of the devilish inferno and reunite with their lost families. With downtown reduced to a charred skeleton of itself, how will the once-proud city ever rebuild?

● History brought to life: Explore the people, places, and events that shaped our world through engaging graphic novel storytelling

● Expertly researched: Created with historians and subject experts to deliver accurate, accessible, and engaging nonfiction

● Perfect for curious readers: A great choice for kids who love graphic novels, nonfiction, history, and social studies

● Supports classroom learning: Ideal for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and history education

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250174260
• ISBN13: 9781250174260
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8