Cover of What Was the Great Chicago Fire?

What Was the Great Chicago Fire?

by Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ

What Was.../What Is...?

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the real story behind the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a disaster that spread quickly due to dry weather and strong winds. Follow the challenges firefighters faced as they battled the flames, from misdirections to broken water systems, until the rain finally helped bring the fire under control. Along the way, learn about the history and evolution of firefighting during this dramatic event.

Representation & Themes

HistoryDisasterScience & Nature

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Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780399541582
Pages
129
Published
2016
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,955

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction