avalanches

Introduces readers to the dangers of landslides and avalanches, describes what causes them, explains how to predict and prevent them, and more.

"The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some passengers braved the storm to hike off the mountain, but many had no choice but to wait out the storm. But the storm didn't stop. One day passed, then two, three...six days. The snow turned to rain. Then, just after midnight on March 1, a lightning storm struck the mountain, sending a ten-foot-high wave of snow barreling down the mountain"--Provided by publisher.

"It's almost Christmas, and Little Hedgehog and his friends set out to deliver presents and treats to Grandpa Squirrel, who has a cold. But on their way home, they encounter a snowstorm, a slippery mountain path, and an avalanche! Will the friends make it back home safely in time for Christmas?"--OCLC.

Describes avalanches, the different types, where they occur, reducing the damage, and more.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to avalanches. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

After avalanche rescue dog Ava, a chocolate Labrador retriever, finally gets to help her handler, Nate, with a real rescue, she realizes that her job at the ski resort includes other important tasks, too.

Floods, blizzards, earthquakes, and tornadoes are just a few of the natural disasters occurring frequently around the world. Readers need accurate and trustworthy information to understand what's happening to themselves and their community.

While skiing in the Alps, Tessa discovers and befriends Gawion, a mythical gnome-like creature called a barbegazi, whose sister is missing and may have been captured by humans.

"Terence and David are competitive snowboarders. David is more laid back, he wants to have fun! But Terence won't be happy until he wins the gold. They head to an abandoned ski resort for some secret practice. Terence refuses to quit until he nails his trick, and the motion causes an avalanche. Can they survive?"--Back cover.

"After an avalanche hits, a group of skiers in the Rocky Mountains must survive Mother Nature and a life-threatening injury to one of their members in order to make it out of the mountains and find help"--Provided by publisher.