A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters - 9780884484899

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780884484899
List Price $16.95 Up to 40% OFF

FREE Ground Shipping in US

Expect Delivery in 4-10 weekdays

Brand New Books

Lock in your price today! Prices tomorrow are NOT GUARANTEED.
$16.95
List Price
$12.20
Your Price Per Book
28%
Discount
Total for 25 copies: $305.00 Save $118.75

Found a lower price on another site? Request a Price Match

Minimum Order: 25 copies per title

true
Select QTYQuantity:
Quantity
Price
Discount
25-99
$12.20
28%
100-249
$11.19
34%
250-499
$10.85
36%
500-999
$10.17
40%
1000+
$9.32
45%

Minimum Order $100 / 25 copies per title, no exceptions

Not ready to place your order?

Prices change daily. Order now!

Need A Quote?  Request a quote

$16.95
SKU:
9780884484899
Availability:
305
Minimum Purchase:
25 units
Bulk Pricing:
Buy in bulk and save

Minimum Order: 25 copies per title

true

Overview

Civilization rearranges nature for human convenience. Clothes and houses keep us warm; agriculture feeds us; medicine fights our diseases. It all worksā€”most of the time. But key resources lie in the most hazardous places, so we choose to live on river flood plains, on the slopes of volcanoes, at the edge of the sea, above seismic faults. We pack ourselves into cities, Petri dishes for germs. Civilization thrives on the edge of disaster.   And what happens when natural forces meet molasses holding tanks, insecticides, deepwater oil rigs, nuclear power plants? We learn the hard way how to avoid the last disasterā€”and maybe how to create the next one. What we donā€™t know can, indeed, hurt us.   This bookā€™s white-knuckled journey from antiquity to the present leads us to wonder at times how humankind has survived. And yet, as Author Gale Eaton makes clear, civilization has advanced not just in spite of disasters but in part because of them. Hats off to human resilience, ingenuity, and perseverance! Theyā€™ve carried us this far; may they continue to do so into our ever-hazardous future. The History in 50 series explores history by telling thematically linked stories. Each book includes 50 illustrated narrative accounts of people and eventsā€”some well-known, others often overlookedā€”that, together, build a rich connect the-dots mosaic and challenge conventional assumptions about how history unfolds. Dedicated to the premise that history is the greatest story ever told. Includes a mix of ā€œgreatest hitsā€ with quirky, surprising, provocative accounts. Challenges readers to think and engage. Includes a glossary of technical terms; sources by chapter; teaching resources as jumping-off points for student research; and endnotes.

This book title, A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters - 9780884484899, ISBN: 9780884484899, by Gale Eaton, Phillip Hoose, published by Tilbury House Publishers (October 23, 2015) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters - 9780884484899 books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.

Prefer to work with a human being when you order A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters - 9780884484899 books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!

Product Details

Author:
Gale Eaton, Phillip Hoose
Series:
History in 50
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
240
Publisher:
Tilbury House Publishers (October 23, 2015)
Language:
English
Audience:
Young adult
ISBN-13:
9780884484899
ISBN-10:
0884484890
Weight:
19.68oz
Dimensions:
6.1" x 9" x 0.7"
Case Pack:
28
Grade Level:
6th Grade to 12th Grade
List Price:
$16.95
Age Range:
10 to 14
Imprint:
Tilbury House Publishers

Ordering Details

  • Product Availability: Typically, all books are in stock and ready to ship. If a title becomes unavailable unexpectedly, you will be contacted with 24 business hours.
  • Standard Shipping: FREE Shipping via ground transportation within the continental United States.
  • Estimated Delivery: Most orders deliver within 4-10 business days from order date (excluding weekends and holidays). Orders shipping to Alaska or Hawaii should allow a minimum of 3 weeks for delivery.
  • Rush Shipping: Deliver in 5 business days from order date (excluding weekends and holidays).
  • Important Note: Books ship from various warehouses and may receive multiple cartons to fill the complete order. Do not assume your order is shipping from Portland, OR.
  • Payment Terms: Visa, MC, Amex, PayPal, Purchase Orders and P-Cards can be used to purchase online. Check and wire-transfer payments are available offline through Customer Service
Customer Reviews
0.0 Based on 0 Reviews
5 ā˜…
0% 
0
4 ā˜…
0% 
0
3 ā˜…
0% 
0
2 ā˜…
0% 
0
1 ā˜…
0% 
0
Write a Review Ask a Question

Thank you for submitting a review!

Your input is very much appreciated. Share it with your friends so they can enjoy it too!

Filter Reviews:
More Details
  • Trust Guard - Security Scanned
    Website is Security Scanned Security Scan Passed:
    Scan Frequency:
  • Trust Guard - Malware Scanned
    No Malware Detected Malware Scan Passed:
    Scan Frequency:
  • Trust Guard - SSL Scanned
    Active SSL Certificate Encrypted By:
    Expiration Date:
Need Help? šŸ˜Š