I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964 / Lauren Tarshis ; illustrated by Scott Dawson.
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. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong--"Alaska tough". 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. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of the disaster that changed our understanding of earth science--and tested one boy in ways he never could have imagined. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.
Record details
- ISBN: 1338891782
- ISBN: 9781338891782
- ISBN: 9781338891799
- ISBN: 1338891790
- Physical Description: 144 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023.
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| Target Audience Note: | 600L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.5 2 521612. |
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| Subject: | Alaska Earthquake, Alaska, 1964 > Juvenile fiction. Boys > Juvenile fiction. Survival > Juvenile fiction. Earthquakes > Juvenile fiction. Boys. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spangler Branch | JF TAR (Text) | 22281500156153 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | J TARSHIS (Text) | 39493110097500 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | J Tarshis (Text) | 34269001412700 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | JF TARSHIS (Text) | 30664100330759 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Anderson Creek School Media Center | J F Tar (Text) | 30410117 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Annie Hubbard McEachern Public Library | JF TARSHIS (Text) | 34510800223990 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | J TAR (Text) | 50503300644293 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Badin Branch Library | J FIC Tarshis (Text) | 31012000115509 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | J F TARSH (Text) | 34208900204149 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | J TARSHIS (Text) | 31781068244720 | Juvenile Fiction Paperback | Available | - |
Summary:
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. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong--"Alaska tough". 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. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of the disaster that changed our understanding of earth science--and tested one boy in ways he never could have imagined. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.
