The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

By Kay Melchisedech Olson

Book Overview

Discover the story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, an inferno that forever changed the city's skyline, in this epic graphic novel Dramatic illustrations and fast-paced text provide a "you-are-there" experience. With extensive back matter, including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further Internet sources, young readers will gobble up this action-packed comic book about one of history's most compelling disasters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736868755
• ISBN13: 9780736868754
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.9" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9

Customer Reviews

Great graphic kids' book about an historic event

I would recommend this book for children ages 6-12. Reading level 8-12. Quick read. This book presents the story of the great chicago fire with engaging graphic illustrations. Lots of great information. Interesting story for kids. Nice graphic book format. I bought it for my boys ages 7 and 9 to read before a trip to Chicago. I kept it handy in the car for a week or so before the trip, and they read it again and again. They recommended it to friends riding with us, who read it, too. They all enjoyed it very much.

Good Graphic History Book on The Great Chicago Fire

The Great Chicago Fire is brought to life in this graphic book for kids. I found it interesting too. I use the Graphic Library series for my ESOL students who are learning English and learning American History at the same time. It is very tough to do and these books help a lot.