On January 12, 2010, the world of the small Caribbean-island nation of Haiti was shaken apart. All aspects of daily life--from clean water and food to having shelter--were turned upside down… More →
Code Red
Relive some of the worst disasters in history through these harrowing narratives of bravery in the face of extreme danger. Through documented stories of victims and survivors, young students will learn the causes and ultimate outcomes of these tragedies. Historic photos and primary-source quotes reveal terrifying first-person accounts of the unfolding disasters. A listing of "Profiles" further emphasizes the disasters' human drama.
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In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey slammed Houston. The city's reservoirs and sewers quickly overflowed, creating massive flooding. The mega storm dumped more rain on Texas than any other storm More →
On the cold morning of January 28, 1986, onlookers watched as the space shuttle Challenger prepared for lift-off. Commander Francis "Dick" Scobee and his crew kept NASA appraised of all… More →
The Grandcamp freighter held a deadly recipe in the port city of Texas City in 1947. As workers loaded bags of fertilizer made with ammonium nitrate into the ship's hold, particles from… More →