Daring Earthquake Rescues

by Amy Waeschle

Overview

Earthquakes can reduce hundreds of buildings to piles of rubble in just seconds. In their aftermath, people can be buried for days. From well-known earthquakes around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about earthquake victims and about the valiant attempts made to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543501148
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Rescued!
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	770L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Rescues after Earthquakes 4

Killer Quake Strikes Haiti 8

Catastrophe in California 12

Town Reduced to Rubble 16

Chaos in Christchurch 18

Coastal Town Flattened 22

Nepal's Deadliest Earthquake 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

fast-paced narrative stories of real-life rescues keep young readers interested; primary source quotes and sidebars included; both historical and modern stories included from around the world