The Boston Marathon Bombing: Running for Their Lives

by Blake Hoena

Overview

Vivid storytelling brings an incredible story to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced one of the most frightening terrorist attacks on U.S. soil - the bombing of the Boston Marathon in 2013. On April 15, 2013, athletes and spectators gathered for the annual Boston Marathon. When two bombs detonated near the finish line, a day of celebration turned into a fight for survival and a manhunt to capture the bombers. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, "What's Next?" kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543542004
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Tangled History Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and enjoys writing about fun things like history, space aliens, and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and dozens of graphic novels for children.

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

1 Getting Ready for the Race 8

2 Explosions Rock Boylston Street 20

3 C for Critical 32

4 No Love in the City 42

5 Nails and Ball Bearings 52

6 Working Around the Clock 66

7 Shootout on Laurel Street 78

8 Identify and Capture 84

Epilogue 98

Timeline 106

Glossary 108

Critical Thinking Questions 109

Internet Sites 109

Further Reading 110

Selected Bibliography 111

Index 112

About the Author 112

Interviews

Readers gain an intimate portrait of many of the people involved in the Battle of the Alamo, such as James Bowie, Davey Crockett, and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Students who are interested in the pre-Civil War history of the United States will be mesmerized by vivid details about the relationships and tensions between real frontier characters. The large cast of characters helps students see historical figures as real people struggling to decide how best to survive and deal with an unfolding life-or-death situation.