The Newtown school shooting
By: by Lisa Owings ; content consultant, Jaclyn Schildkraut, Doctoral Candidate, School of Criminal Justice, Texas State University
Series: Essential events; Essential events
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Minneapolis, MN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781624030550
Subjects: Sandy Hook Elementary School Massacre, Newtown, Conn., 2012; Juvenile literature; School shootings
Description: This title examines an important historic event--the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the man behind the shooting, Adam Lanza, the tragic events of December 14, 2012, the shooting's aftermath and the community's response, and the victims' families advocacy work in subsequent months. Also discussed are gun laws in the United States, new legislation introduced in Congress regarding gun control, and mental health policy and law. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts--publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.
Table of contents: title: Lockdown; title: A quiet boy; title: Newtown changes forever; title: The truth sinks in; title: Grief and remembrance; title: Seeking answers; title: Taking action; title: Moving forward.