Bibliograph

Deadly mine, Libby, Montana, by Kevin Blake

Type

Label

Deadly mine, Libby, Montana, by Kevin Blake

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Deadly mine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

973879442

Responsibility statement

by Kevin Blake

Series statement

Eco-disasters

Sub title

Libby, Montana

Summary

In 1963, Les Skramstad came home after a hard day's work at the local mill and mine in Libby, Montana. His wife kissed him at the door and his kids playfully grabbed his legs. They didn't mind that he was covered in powdery brown dust. Little did Les and his family know that the dust was deadly. Deadly Mine: Libby, Montana traces the tragic story of a small mining town that eventually became poisoned by a deadly mineral called asbestos. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers

Table Of Contents

Home invader -- Underground discovery -- Staking a claim -- Miracle mineral -- Hidden danger -- Dust and more dust -- Poison everywhere -- Sick and dying -- No help -- The investigation -- Clean-up -- Libby's future -- Fixing the future -- Glossary -- Learn more online

Target audience

juvenile

Classification