Blizzard of glass the halifax explosion of 1917 book

The halifax explosion of 1917 this book is the first ive read for the war through the generations reading challenge. This book is aimed toward younger readers, but i found it a good introduction. Nov 22, 2011 sally m walker is the author of champion, a jlg selection, one of nctes 2019 orbis pictus honor books, and a 2019 nsta outstanding science trade book. Blizzard of glass canadian adventist teachers network seventh. It also qualifies for my 12 in12 challenge, whats in a name challenge, mixitup reading challenge, nonfiction nonmemoir challenge, the new authors challenge, and the dewey decimal challenge. The halifax explosion of 1917 english edition ebook. Read joels book entitled scapegoat, the extraordinary legal proceedings following the 1917 halifax explosion. As if that wasnt devastating enough, a blizzard hit the next day, dumping more than a foot of snow on the area and paralyzing. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. The halifax explosion of 1917 by walker, sally m and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Blizzard of glass the halifax explosion of 1917 by sally. Nov 22, 2011 a terrible explosion devastated halifax, nova scotia, and a neighboring town in 1917, causing local residents and others miles away to act heroically in response to an unprecedented catastrophe.

Walker has brought back to life the people and events who collided in a deadly way during the halifax explosion of 1917. Ss montblanc, a french cargo ship laden with high explosives, collided with the norwegian vessel ss imo in the narrows, a strait connecting the upper halifax harbour to bedford basin. Jul 15, 2014 read joels book entitled scapegoat, the extraordinary legal proceedings following the 1917 halifax explosion. Blackburn, halifax, nova scotia, 1917, by julie lawson. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Sally m walker recounts the story from world war i in which two towns were leveled and almost two thousand people killed following the collision of two warships in halifax harbour and a blizzard that dumped over a. Fourteen bells in a memorial tower ring part of the tale. Around 2000 people were killed and many more injured. This unique book is a nottobemissed piece of history that leaves readers with a lasting impression.

Blizzard of glass 1 a story to tell halifax, the largest city of nova scotia, canada, has a story to tell. Blizzard of glass the halifax explosion of 1917 by sally m. A fire on board the french ship ignited her cargo, causing a massive explosion that. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. One ship was loaded top to bottom with munitions and one held relief supplies. Many authors have written admirable books on disastrous events. The halifax explosion of 1917 has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Two ships collide in the halifax harbour in december, 1917 and the explosion kills 2,000 people. Walker goes into great detail about the history of the town, its. One ship was loaded top to bottom with munitions and one held relief supplies, both intended for wartorn. Thousands of miles from the action of world war i, two ships headed for the conflict collided in halifax harbour and precipitated an astonishing disaster. If youre interested in learning more about the halifax explosion of 1917, i highly recommend blizzard of glass. On dec 6, 1917, there was an explosion in the halifax harbour.

The halifax explosion of 1917 was a horrific tale of oversights, mistakes, assumptions, and ignorance. Its a well written book that blends a straight historical narrative with the personal story of a handful of. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. See more ideas about halifax explosion, nova scotia and canadian history. In 1917 in halifax harbour in nova scotia canada, the mont blanc and. What i hadnt appreciated was that it was a history book for kids. The halifax explosion of 1917 by sally m walker online at alibris. Walker is an american writer best known for her books of nonfiction for children. The author decided to tell the stories of a few specific families to follow wha. On december 6, 1917 two ships collided in halifax harbour.

A few minutes of shelf reading later and blizzard of glass about the halifax explosion of 1917 is checked out and loaded in libby. In 1917 in halifax harbour in nova scotia canada, the mont blanc and the imo were set to deliver supplies to wartorn europe. Its a well written book that blends a straight historical narrative with the personal story of a. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. The halifax explosion was a disaster that occurred in halifax, nova scotia, canada, on the morning of 6 december 1917. The halifax explosion of 1917 audiobook by sally m. A terrible explosion devastated halifax, nova scotia, and a neighboring town in 1917, causing local residents and others miles away to act heroically in response to an unprecedented catastrophe. Sally walker went beyond a mere narrative, however.

Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading blizzard of glass. Blizzard of glass once again, we have the tragic story of a disaster which affected hundreds of people for many years. In the city hall clock tower, the lockedinplace hands on the clock that faces north freeze a moment of.

The halifax explosion of 1917 kindle edition by walker, sally m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the city hall clock tower, the lockedinplace hands on the clock that faces north freeze a moment of the story, left as it was on that longago day. Ironically, not many people are aware of this explosion between the montblanc and the imo that completely devastated and destroyed the town of halifax in nova scotia. Not too far in though, i discover this book appears marketed to a young adult audience and likely as a school reading supplement. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Walker sets up the time and place perfectly so that the reader understands both local and world events in the timeline leading up to this stunning misfortune. This thoroughlyresearched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum. Yet, out of this event, the stories of how so many assisted others in putting their lives back together, as well as their community. Walker 2011, hardcover at the best online prices at.

Walker during world war i, with all the drama going on overseas, a major tragedy shocked people across the atlantic. The resulting blast flattened two towns, halifax and dartmouth, and killed nearly 2,000 people. Id heard about the explosion of 1917 and thought id try and learn more before i arrived. When two ships collided in the halifax harbor, one filled to the brim with tnt bound for europe and the war to end all wars, the other, ironically, meant to pick up medical supplies for the wars victims, they caused the largest manmade. His new book is a biography entitled betrayal of trust, commander wyatt and the. This book is the first ive read for the war through the generations reading challenge. The blizzard of glass was a good book it explained to you how the ship blew up and also it told you how bad life was after the explosion.

Relates the harrowing tale from world war i in which two towns were leveled and nearly 2,000 people killed when two warships collided in halifax harbour and then a blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow on the area, hampering relief efforts. On december 6, 1917, two ships collided in halifax harbor in nova scotia, canada. Nov 22, 2011 blizzard of glass the halifax explosion of 1917. Sally m walker is the author of champion, a jlg selection, one of nctes 2019 orbis pictus honor books, and a 2019 nsta outstanding science trade book. On december 6, 1917, two ships collided in halifax harbour. I bought blizzard of glass online since i was travelling to halifax.