The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful
recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one
child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with
page-turning action and heartwarming hope. It was 1964 in the
brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and
heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living
happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their
closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and
dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always
thought of himself as strong -- "Alaska tough". But then the most
powerful earthquake in American history -- the Good Friday
Earthquake -- struck. The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five
minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis
into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations
were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of
dollars in damage and the death of 129 people. New York Times
bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of the disaster
that changed our understanding of earth science -- and tested one
boy in ways he never could have imagined. Includes a section of
nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the
real-life event.
General
Imprint: |
Scholastic US
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
I Survived |
Release date: |
December 2023 |
Authors: |
Lauren Tarshis
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Dimensions: |
210 x 140mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
144 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-338-89179-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-338-89179-0 |
Barcode: |
9781338891799 |
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