Crushing Avalanches

by Louise Spilsbury and Richard Spilsbury

Book Overview

What is an avalanche? Who helps people affected by avalanches? How can people prepare for avalanches? This book describes the causes and effects of avalanches, case studies of past avalanches, and how they can be predicted or prevented in the future.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403442304
• ISBN13: 9781403442307
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5