Provides information about avalanches, discussing signs that the snow is unstable, how the height and steepness of mountains and weather conditions are important, what to do when an avalanche starts, and more.
Barry der Menschenretter, a Saint Bernard dog, reflects back on his life in the early 1800s at the Hospice of the Great Saint Bernard in the Swiss Alps, where he rescued some forty people from avalanches. Includes facts about the breed and the hospice.
Teaches young readers how snow that forms on mountains can turn into an avalanche, the difference between a sluff avalance and a slab avalanche, and some of the ways that professionals try to prevent dangerous avalances.
While collecting pinecones for the winter feast, Violet Rabbit accepts the dare to ski down Snowdrop Slove, starts an avalanche and ends up on very thin ice--so it is up to the Superfairies to rescue her.
Presents photos and facts about avalanches. Discusses what causes avalanches, the effects of avalanches, and staying safe. Includes a science activity, glossary, index, and online resources for further information.