Avalanches

Title:

Avalanches

Author:

Otfinoski, Steven, author.

ISBN:

9780531222942

9780531225103

Personal Author:

Otfinoski, Steven, author.

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2016.

Physical Description:

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.

Series:

A true book

True book.

Abstract:

"Learn all about avalanches, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Avalanches -- Juvenile literature.

Document ID:

SD_ILS:2239266

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Library	Collection	Collection	Call Number	Status
Searching... Gillis Branch Library (Fresno Co.)	Searching... Unknown	Children's Non-Fiction Area	551.578 OTF	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Mendota Branch Library (Fresno Co.)	Searching... Unknown	Children's Non-Fiction Area	551.578 OTF	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Sunnyside Branch Library (Fresno Co.)	Searching... Unknown	Children's Non-Fiction Area	551.578 OTF	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Tulare Public Library	Searching... Unknown	Juvenile Non-fiction	551.578 Otf	Searching... Unknown
Searching... West Fresno Branch (Fresno Co.)	Searching... Unknown	Children's Non-Fiction Area	551.578 OTF	Searching... Unknown

Extreme Earth Get up close and personal with some of the most amazing naturalevents in the world, from powerful volcanic eruptions that coat the surrounding area in lava and ash to massive sinkholes that cause the ground to collapse in on itself. Readers will find out what causes these extreme events to occur, what kind of effects they can have on the planet, and how people can stay safe during natural disasters.

Avalanches: If avalanche victims aren't rescued within 15 minutes, their chances of survival are slim.

THE FEATURES

* Engaging text highlights STEM careers involved in studying and protecting against natural disasters

* Colorful photos offer incredible views of these extreme events in action

* Glossaries explain difficult terms in a way that makes them easy to understand

* Sidebars highlight notable extreme events throughout history, unique ways of dealing with the effects of natural disasters, and much more

* www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-5-After grabbing readers' attention with a compelling account of a disaster, each volume proceeds to explain the science behind the event. Vintage photographs and artists' renditions accompany presentations of historic examples such as the 1755 Lisbon tsunami and the 1951 Alpine avalanches, as well as more recent occurrences. Small diagrams enhance explanations of topics such as how tornadoes, sinkholes, and volcanoes form. The authors discuss scientific advances in prediction, efforts to mitigate deaths and injury, and locations where the phenomena occur most frequently. They also offer survival tips. VERDICT Although most of these topics are covered in many books, this series provides a chance to replace worn volumes and supplement holdings about less common subjects such as quicksand. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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