Earthquake in Haiti

by Anne Lies

Overview

This title examines a devastating historic event – the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Compelling text describes the scene of the powerful earthquake and its aftermath, including efforts to rescue survivors, provide medical attention, and rebuild the affected areas. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, glossary, bibliography, and index.

Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616136826
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	Essential Events Set 5 Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 New Year's Hopes 6

Chapter 2 Haiti's Early History 14

Chapter 3 Haiti in the Twentieth Century 24

Chapter 4 Haiti's Challenges 36

Chapter 5 How Earthquakes Work 46

Chapter 6 Forty Seconds of Horror 56

Chapter 7 Helping Hands 66

Chapter 8 Adjusting to a New Life 78

Chapter 9 Building Back Better 88

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Additional Resources 102

Glossary 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112