Steven Otfinoski, Jessica Gunderson, Ailynn Collins

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You Choose: Can You Survive Disasters in History? Boxed Set

Beschreibung

Survive history's deadliest disasters in this boxed set of four interactive chapter books! YOU CHOOSE how to survive the deadliest disasters in history in this four-book boxed set! Can you find a way to escape one of the deadliest storms in history? Will you live through one of the worst earthquakes ever recorded? Could you find a way to survive one of the deadliest floods in American history? Can you make it through one of history's worst blizzards? Follow the directions on each page and find out how your decisions change your fate. When YOU CHOOSE what to do next, the choices you make could mean the difference between life and death. With dozens of choices and endings, each book in this YOU CHOOSE set is sure to keep adventure fans captive for hours. Books in This Set: Can You Survive the 1900 Galveston Hurricane? In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on September 8 was more powerful and damaging than anybody expected. With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to find a way to survive through one of the deadliest storms in history. Can You Survive the Great San Francisco Earthquake? The date is April 18, 1906. The city of San Francisco has just been rocked and shaken by a huge earthquake. Even worse, the quake causes huge fires to break out across the city. With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to survive one of the worst earthquakes ever recorded. Can You Survive the Johnstown Flood? On May 31, 1889, heavy rains and a dam failure sent flood waters sweeping into Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The 50-foot-high wall of water quickly demolished much of the town. With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to find a way to survive one of the deadliest disasters in American history. Can You Survive the Schoolchildren's Blizzard? It is January 12, 1888, and you are caught by surprise by a powerful blizzard that sweeps across the Midwest. Dangerously cold temperatures, high winds, and deep snow make travel nearly impossible. With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to find a way to survive one of history's worst blizzards.

Autor

Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Altersempfehlung: 8 bis 10 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 193mm x 135mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 757g
• ISBN-13: 9781669065432
• ISBN-10: 166906543X
• Artikelnr.: 71552881