The Newtown School Shooting (Essential Events)

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 shootings aftermath and the communitys 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing a division of ABDO.