When millions of tons of snow come crashing down, disaster strikes in an instant! In this fact-filled nonfiction book, uncover the deadliest avalanches in history, including the devastating 1970 Huascarán avalanche that buried entire towns in Peru, the 2015 Mount Everest disaster triggered by a massive earthquake, and more. From sudden snowslides to massive ice collapses, explore how these disasters happened, their impact on people and the environment, and the life-saving techniques used to prevent future catastrophes. With gripping real-life survival stories, eye-catching images, and easy-to-read text, this book is a must-have crash course on nature's most extreme snowstorms.
"Real-life natural and man-made disasters throughout history are presented with photographs and public domain images in this fun series. The books cover about ten disasters each, some focusing on the great loss of life, some on the destruction caused, and others on the suffering of the survivors. For example, the Exxon Valdez disaster is covered in Worst of the Worst Shipwrecks! because although there were no human lives lost, the impact on the shoreline and local wildlife is still being felt today. Tweens and teens will appreciate the trust in their maturity in the treatment of topics like the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571. Written at a second- to third-grade level, these titles are appropriate for readers in grades three to seven. VERDICT High-interest disaster titles for your hi-lo readers."
