The Science of an Avalanche
From the Set Disaster Science
This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts prevent avalanches. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Dewey | 551.57/848 |
| Lexile | 920L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.7 |
| Guided Reading Level | W |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Series | Disaster Science |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781633624849), Paperback (9781633625006), PDF (9781633625167), ePub (9781634703697), Hosted ebook (9781633625327), Kindle (9781634702294) |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Author: Carol Hand
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Informative sidebars |
| Sources for further research |
| Table of contents |
| Full-color photographs |
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