Description
When millions of tons of snow come crashing down, disaster strikes in an instant! In this fact-filled nonfiction book, uncover the deadliest avalanches in history, including the devastating 1970 Huascarán avalanche that buried entire towns in Peru, the 2015 Mount Everest disaster triggered by a massive earthquake, and more. From sudden snowslides to massive ice collapses, explore how these disasters happened, their impact on people and the environment, and the life-saving techniques used to prevent future catastrophes. With gripping real-life survival stories, eye-catching images, and easy-to-read text, this book is a must-have crash course on nature's most extreme snowstorms.
About the Author
Sautter, Aaron: - Aaron Sautter is an author and editor of dozens of high interest books for young readers. He enjoys learning and working on a wide range of subjects from pirates and robots to dragons, sports, and magic tricks. Aaron lives in North Mankato, MN with his wife and two children. In his spare time Aaron enjoys reading, going to movies, and cheering for the Minnesota Vikings.