I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964
(Book)

It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had always thought of himself as "Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history--the Good Friday Earthquake--struck, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of the disaster that changed our understanding of earth science--and tested one boy in ways he never could have imagined. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.