I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964 / by Lauren Tarshis ; illustrated by Scott Dawson.
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TextPublisher: New York : Scholastic, [2023]Description: 91 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 1338891782; 9781338891782Subject(s): Alaska Earthquake, Alaska, 1964 -- Juvenile fiction | Boys -- Juvenile fiction | Survival -- Juvenile fiction | Alaska -- Juvenile fictionSummary: 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. 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.Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Book | A J M Library 868-5076 | J TARS (Browse shelf) | Available | 64638 |
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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. 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.Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.
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