Books About Avalanches

The Best Avalanches Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

Dogs in the Dead of Night

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #18 in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series

Two siblings travel through time to the Swiss Alps to find a rare flower to break a spell that turned their friend to stone.

132 pages· 13,125 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 3,231 ratings

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Summary: Jack and Annie journey to the Swiss Alps, where an ancient monastery and a mischievous dog named Barry await. As avalanches loom, Annie's attempt to train Barry spirals into chaos. With magic as their only hope, can they navigate the snowy dangers and return safely? Discover the thrilling twists in this magical adventure.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2007

Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters

By Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #15 in the Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series

Discover the secrets of natural disasters with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.

128 pages· 7,127 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 661 ratings

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Summary: Join Jack and Annie as they unravel the mysteries of natural disasters after their Hawaiian adventure. What triggers tsunamis? Who investigates earthquakes? Dive into their fact-finding journey filled with intriguing insights and vivid illustrations. Will they uncover the secrets behind these powerful forces of nature? Explore the answers and more in this captivating companion to their magical escapades.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2016

Extreme Weather!

By Lauren Tarshis · I Survived: True Stories series

A series of true stories about people who survived natural disasters, including a tornado, an avalanche, and a hurricane.

3,774 words· Est. 30 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 184 ratings

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Summary: Experience the harrowing tales of Bennett and Ethan facing the Joplin Tornado, a skier buried by an Alaskan avalanche, and Ariel confronting Hurricane Sandy. Can they defy nature's wrath and survive?

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