The Worst Avalanches of All Time
Published on 1. July 2012
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-4296-8417-0 (ISBN)
Description
In an instant, a beautiful white mountainside can become a deadly stampede of snow. Avalanche! These sudden landslides of snow, ice, and rocks can wipe out entire towns. Prepare to learn about history's most devastating avalanches.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 8 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 14 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4296-8417-0 (9781429684170)
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Suzanne Garbe has been writing for fun ever since elementary school, when she wrote a series of mystery stories starring her two best friends. Now, as an adult, she's the author of several children's books as well as published essays about her life experiences. She is currently writing a memoir about her experiences living and teaching in Burkina Faso, West Africa, where she spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. In addition to writing, Kara loves traveling, camping, teaching, and eating international food. She grew up in Virginia, but now lives in Minnesota with her husband, two stepsons, and a lot of houseplants.