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    Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters: Terrifying True Stories
    Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters: Terrifying True Stories
    Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters: Terrifying True Stories
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    Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters: Terrifying True Stories

    By Michael Burgan

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    A raging wildfire burns thousands of homes. A violent earthquake creates a giant tsunami that destroys countless lives. A giant tornado wipes a small town off the map. Discover the true stories of people who survived these terrible disasters and lived to tell the tale in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateMay 20, 2020
    ISBN9780756566906
    Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters: Terrifying True Stories
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    Michael Burgan

    Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

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