When snow comes tumbling down a mountain without warning, it can bury anything and anyone in its path. From well-known avalanches around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in these disasters and about the valiant attempts to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.
fast-paced narrative stories of real-life rescues keep young readers interested; primary source quotes and sidebars included; both historical and modern stories included from around the world
