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I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964 Cover Image Book Book

I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964 / by Lauren Tarshis ; illustrated by Scott Dawson.

Tarshis, Lauren, (author.).

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. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.

Available copies

  • 2 of 5 copies available at Skagit Evergreen Libraries.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Upper Skagit Library. (Show preferred library)

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 5 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Upper Skagit Library TAR 1020557 New Juvenile Fiction Available -
Burlington Public Library J TARSHIS 39851001709295 Children's Chapter Books Available -
Burlington Public Library J TARSHIS 39851001709337 Rachels Area In process -
Sedro-Woolley Library KIDS FICTION TARSHI I SURV 2023 20122000002002 Kids Fiction On holds shelf -
Sedro-Woolley Library KIDS FICTION TARSHI I SURV 2023 20122000002231 Kids New Checked out 04/29/2024

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