If You Lived at the Time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1987 · Est. 59 min read

If You Lived at the Time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake

By Ellen Levine, Pat Grant Porter (Illustrator)

Part of the If You series

Survive the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and its aftermath.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 109 ratings
64 pages· 7,013 words· Est. 59 min read
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Experience the chaos of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake through the eyes of those who lived it. As the ground shakes and buildings crumble, what would you save? Where would you go if your home was lost? Discover the resilience and determination of a city striving to rebuild amidst devastation. Will hope and courage prevail in the face of disaster?

From the publisher

If you lived at the time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake–What things in your house would you try to save?–How would you carry the things you saved?–Where would you live if your house was destroyed? This book takes you to San Francisco, California, shortly before, during, and after April 18, 1906.

At a glance
Format
Unknown Binding
Pages
64
Words
7,013
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
Books about San FranciscoBooks about natural disastersBooks about earthquakes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.09
F&P level
~R
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18477
Publication
Published
July 1, 1992
First published
January 1, 1987
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590451574

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