I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964
I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964
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Annotation: "Growing up in the Alaskan wilderness, Jackson has always prided himself on being tough. His family lives in a tiny cabin where their neighbors are grizzlies and wolves. The nearest store is a three-day walk away. Jackson loves his life ... until a fire destroys the family's cabin, and they have to move to the town of Valdez. Adjusting to fifth grade isn't easy. And then Jackson has to face an earthquake of terrifying strength. As the ground shatters and tsunami waves crash into the coast, Jackson learns what it really means to be tough."--Page [4] of cover.
 
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Copyright Date: 2023
Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 11/07/23
Illustrator: Dawson, Scott,
Pages: 91 pages
ISBN: Publisher: 1-338-89178-2 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-4555-6
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-338-89178-2 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-4555-5
Dewey: Fic
Dimensions: 20 cm.
Language: English
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages [134-135]).
Word Count: 16,053
Reading Level: 4.5
Interest Level: 2-5
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.5 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 521612 / grade: Middle Grades
Lexile: 600L

The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.

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.


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