Discusses different types of avalanches, how they form, where they happen, and how to keep safe when traveling in snowy mountains.

After she embarasses him, Dylan tries to teach his sister a lesson by taking her on a lightning fast toboggan ride that puts them in danger at the bottom of Avalanche Canyon.

"From Eric Blehm, the bestselling author of The Last Season and Fearless, comes an extraordinary new book in the vein of Into the Wild, the story of the legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly and his death in the 2003 Durrand Glacier Avalanche-a devastating and controversial tragedy that claimed the lives of seven people. On January 20, 2003, a thunderous crack rang out and a 100-foot-wide tide of snow barreled down the Northern Selkirk Mountains in British...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the science behind avalanches. Includes map, infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--

Explains how and why avalanches and landslides occur and discusses what can be done to prevent them or lessen their effects.

Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of avalanches and discusses preventive and safety measures to be used against them.