Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) -- Lauren Tarshis, Hardcover

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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.



Author: Lauren Tarshis
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 12/05/2023
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.51w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9781338891799
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.

Product Tags:

Action & Adventure, Ages 9-12, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction, Disasters, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 6-8, Hardcover, Historical, Historical fiction, I Survived, Juvenile Fiction, Lauren Tarshis, Scholastic Inc., Science & Nature, Survival Stories, United States

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