Dwight Jon Zimmerman

The almighty explosion that destroyed the volcano island of Krakatoa was followed by an immense tsunami that killed more than thirty thousand people. The effects of the waves were felt as far away as France, and bodies were washed up in Zanzibar. In this illustrated account based on Simon Winchester's bestselling Krakatoa, the colossal explosion is brought to vivid life. From the ominous warnings leading up to the eruption to the wave of killings...

O'Reilly masterfully adapts his #1 bestselling historical thriller "Killing Lincoln" to appeal to a younger audience. Shorter text and abundant photographs make this is a useful, inviting, and accessible book for younger readers interested in American history and the Civil War.