The Great Alaska Earthquake , 1964
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Author
Contributors
Dawson, Scott, illustrator.
Published
New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., 2023.
Physical Desc
91 pages, unnumbered sequence of pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Ignacio Community Library - JUVENILE FICTION | JF TAR | On Shelf | |
Park County Public Libraries - Bailey Branch (C882) - JUVENILE FICTION | JUV Tar | On Shelf | |
Penrose Community Library - BOOKS | J F Tarshis | On Shelf | |
Rampart Library District - Woodland Park - JUVENILE FICTION | J TAR | Checked Out | June 21, 2024 |
Southern Teller County Public Library District - Franklin Ferguson Memorial Library (C344) - FFML - JUVENILE FICTION | JUV FIC TAR | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., 2023.
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.5, 2 Points
Level 4.5, 2 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-134) and other nonfiction resources.
Description
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.
Target Audience
4.
Target Audience
7-10
Target Audience
3rd-5th graders.
Target Audience
2-5
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Tarshis, L., & Dawson, S. (2023). The Great Alaska Earthquake , 1964 . Scholastic Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tarshis, Lauren and Scott, Dawson. 2023. The Great Alaska Earthquake , 1964. Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tarshis, Lauren and Scott, Dawson. The Great Alaska Earthquake , 1964 Scholastic Inc, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Tarshis, Lauren,, and Scott Dawson. The Great Alaska Earthquake , 1964 Scholastic Inc., 2023.
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