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Uncover the forgotten story of the SS Eastland disaster, a tragedy that claimed more lives than the Titanic. Patricia Sutton's Capsized! plunges young readers into the heart of this maritime disaster, exploring the events leading up to the capsizing and its devastating aftermath.

Filled with vivid firsthand accounts, Capsized! brings to light the stories of ordinary working people and immigrant families whose lives were forever changed on that fateful day. From the bustling Chicago River to the chaotic rescue efforts, readers will experience the shock, grief, and resilience of a community grappling with immense loss.

  • Explore the social and historical context of the disaster
  • Understand the factors that led to the capsizing
  • Examine the human impact of tragedy and the importance of remembering forgotten stories

Perfect for ages 10 and up, Capsized! encourages critical thinking about historical events and the importance of social justice. Why do we remember some tragedies and forget others? Discover the answers within these pages.

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  • Title Capsized!: The Forgotten Story of the SS Eastland Disaster
  • Author Patricia Sutton
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Chicago Review Press
  • ISBN 9781641603126 / 1641603127
  • Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 in (21.34 x 13.97 x 1.78 cm)
  • Age range 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Reading level 980
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1900-1919
    • Cultural Region: Midwest
    • Cultural Region: Upper Midwest
    • Ethnic Orientation:
    • Ethnic Orientation: Multicultural
    • Geographic Orientation: Illinois
    • Locality: Chicago, Illinois
    • Topical: Heroes, Real-Life
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
  • Dewey Decimal Code 917.731

About the author

Patricia Sutton is a former elementary/middle school teacher who coauthored district-wide curriculum for Illinois's largest school district and was a Golden Apple Award finalist for teacher excellence in the Chicago area. She is a member of SCBWI and lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Chicago Review Press, 2020. Paperback. New. New softcover in matte printed wraps. Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes bibliography, index, and B&W photographs. 176 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland, filled to capacity with 2,500 aboard, capsized in the Chicago River while still moored to the pier. The disaster took more passenger lives than the Titanic and stands today as the greatest loss of life on the Great Lakes. Capsized! details the events leading up to the fateful day of the disaster and provides a nail-biting, minute-by-minute account of the ship's capsizing. It also raises critical-thinking questions for young readers: Why do we know so much about Titanic's sinking and yet so little about the Eastland disaster? Why was no one ever held responsible for this catastrophe? What lessons from this disaster might we be able to apply today?
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