Buried Alive!: How 33 Miners Survived 69 Days Deep Under The Chilean Desert Read Free Books and Download eBooks
In August 2010, thirty-three miners were buried alive, two thousand feet below thesurface of the earth. After seventeen tense days, just as hope was nearly gone, rescuersmade contact with the men. Joy broke out around the world—all thirty-three menwere alive! But it would be long weeks before they emerged from the mine.What did the miners feel, trapped in the steamy darkness so far underground?What did they eat? How did they get along? And most important, how did they survivein those seventeen days when death lingered so near, and after, during the longwait for rescue? This amazing true story about problem-solving, community, and real-life heroes ismade kid-friendly by veteran nonfiction writer Elaine Scott. It will inspire for years tocome.
Lexile Measure: 1060L (What's this?)
Hardcover: 80 pages
Publisher: Clarion Books (April 17, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0547707789
ISBN-13: 978-0547707785
Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 10 - 12 years
Grade Level: 5 - 7
This was a very suspenseful read, though I luckily know the final outcome before I started to read it. The research was very thoroughly done and I love that the author gives some background info on the living situation of the miners, as well as background info on mining etc. Would highly recommend this book for any reader 8 years or older.
This book is excellent! I bought it to see if it might fit into my 6th grade World Geography class. It will be perfect! I love that the story is well-written. The pictures go great with the story too. In the back of the book, there are some great resources to use in the classroom. If you teach about Latin America, this is a must-have.
I think that I must not have read the book description carefully. I was so disappointed with the book as it was very small, read in about 15 minutes and I believe it was intended for a preteen audience. I was looking for a detailed account of this harrowing experience - very disappointed.
Working as a miner is dangerous work. The thought of doing down and never coming back up is always present in the minds of those who do this type of work. This rings true for those 33 miners that were trapped for 69 days underground in a mine. Through first hand stories and photographs this book brings their stories to life.The book includes a glossary, list of further reading ideas, and a listing of websites to visit to learn more about the topic. Recommend to readers that enjoy learning about recent history.
Excellent book. It has nice thick paper and well made. The text and pictures bring this even to life. Highly recommend.
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