avalanches

Describes types of avalanches and their dangers, lists some of the worst avalanches in history, and discusses how to survive and prevent avalanches. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Claude and his best friend, Sir Bobblysock, go to the Snowy Mountains where they throw snowballs, learn to ski, and more until Claude's loud voice starts an avalanche, trapping Sir Bobblysock and the only Mountain Rescue person under a huge pile of snow.

While their parents study why wolverines are disappearing from Alaska's Denali National Park, Jack and Ashley are stranded in a remote area with their mysterious new foster brother when a hit man's bullet triggers an avalanche.

Engaging images accompany information about snow search dogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

Describes the causes and effects of landslides and avalanches, earth slides in history, and protection from slide dangers, and also includes a glossary and a list of related resources.

Provides an introduction to avalanches, discussing the causes, the effects, and being prepared for one, and examines the January 2000 avalanche in Cordova, Alaska.

Fans of the Discovery Channel series, Raging Planet, know there's no end to the ways our planet can shake, rattle and roll when Mother Nature rages. Now, with this book, you can continue to take a jaw-dropping journey aruond the world to witness some seriously spectacular displays of nature's power to turn destructive and deadly in a heartbeat.

Explains what avalanches are, what causes them, the dangers they pose, and how to stay safe in the event of an avalanche.