Lauren Tarshis
I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived Graphic Novel #11)
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Physics & Energy
- Engineering & Technology
- Chemistry & Materials
- Comics / Graphic Narrative
- Mystery / Investigation
- Expedition / Survival
I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 places a visibly leaking metal tank above Carmen's neighborhood before its failure releases a destructive moving mass of molasses. The graphic disaster makes material condition, structural warning signs, and fluid force central to the historical survival story.
The science inside
- Motion, Forces & Machines
- Engineering & Design
- Materials
Your child will meet:
- Leaks and deformation can be evidence that a container or structure is failing under its load.
- A very large volume of liquid can move with destructive force when confinement suddenly fails.
- Engineering safety depends on design, materials, inspection, maintenance, and action on warning signs.
Use it this way
Parent effort: Quick discussion
One of the strangest disasters in U.S. history is brought to vivid life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 , with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Karen De La Vega.
It's been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from Italy to Boston. Life here is exciting, but not always easy. And then there's the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded North End neighborhood. The ugly tank, filled with sticky brown molasses, has always leaked. But nobody imagined that it could one day explode apart, sending a tsunami of molasses into the streets.
Caught in the flood, Carmen must fight for her life -- the life that she and Papa built together in America. But where will she find the strength?
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
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