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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

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Book Description
Sweatshops in the early 1900s were notorious for overworking their employees in poor conditions. Since many of the workers were immigrants in desperate need of a job, employers forced the workers to labor through hours of overtime without any compensation. One such sweatshop, The Triangle Waist Company, disregarded the buildings safety codes, which led to a major fire in 1911. The company, which o... More
Book Information
PublisherCompass Point Books
BindingLibrary Binding
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages48
ISBN-100756535107
ISBN-13978-0756535100
Publication Date01/01/2008
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About Marc Tyler Nobleman (Author) : * I'm the author of more than 70 books, most for young people. * My first picture book, "Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman," is due out the summer of 2008. * I write for Nickelodeon Magazine, am... more
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