Title:
The worst avalanches of all time by Suzanne Garbe ; consultant, Susan L. Cutter.
ISBN:
9781620652190
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Publication Information:
North Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2013.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
A wall of snow -- Ancient avalanche -- The collapsed glacier -- War in the Alps -- Tragedy on the tracks -- Isolated in India -- A matter of minutes -- Failure in the Alps -- Death in the Himalayas -- The winter of terror -- The high mountain road -- The summer avalanche -- Living with avalanches.
Summary:
Describes the extent of the damage caused by some of the most destructive avalanches of all time. Examines how people recovered from these events and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS MG 5.7 0.5 152173.
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Electronic Access:
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Interest grade level:
4-7.
Audience:
860 Lexile.
Reading level:
5.7.
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