Bibliograph

The world's worst avalanches, by Tracy Nelson Maurer

Type

Label

The world's worst avalanches, by Tracy Nelson Maurer

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-14

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The world's worst avalanches

Oclc number

1048942136

Responsibility statement

by Tracy Nelson Maurer

Series statement

Blazers. World's worst natural disasters

Summary

"An earthquake shakes a snow-covered mountain. The fresh snow slides down. It's an avalanche!"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Wall of snow -- Animal disaster -- Danger zone -- The worst avalanche in the U.S. -- Risky roadway -- Killer ice -- Russian ruin -- No escape -- Avalanche attacks -- Here, then gone -- Backcountry rescue -- Avalanche protection -- Snow safety -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Critical thinking questions -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification