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Language
English
Formats
Description
This gripping book provides an overview of avalanches and landslides, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further...
3) Avalanche
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
47 p.
Language
English
Description
Discusses different types of avalanches, how they form, where they happen, and how to keep safe when traveling in snowy mountains.
4) Avalanches
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about avalanches, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."--
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Follow along with Piper, a friendly border collie who came to the mountain as a smart but timid shelter dog, terrified by everything, as she confidently heads off to school on a chairlift to meet her canine classmates. Over a season they romp together through the snow, learning and practicing the skills they need to be avalanche rescue dogs and earn their rescue certification. You'll also learn the warning signs and conditions that cause an avalanche,...
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Lexile measure
1140L
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of landslides, mudslides, and avalanches, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant landslides and avalanches from history"--
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