Against the Odds: San Francisco Earthquake 1906

Author DK
This historical fiction chapter book series features decodable tales of survival against the odds for children aged 10-14

Against the Odds: San Francisco Earthquake 1906 is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of fiction books inspired by true events. In this installment, fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history.

Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

This historical learn-to-read series for children offers:
  • Popular and captivating topics featured in a historical fiction chapter book series.
  • Decodable text in Hi-Lo style that makes the story accessible for striving readers.
  • A focus on prefixes, suffixes, and word roots that enhances decoding, spelling, and vocabulary.
  • Engaging stories that follow historical fiction narratives - inspired by true events - to engage and motivate reluctant readers.

The Against the Odds series focuses on morphology, which is largely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. San Francisco Earthquake 1906 focuses on common prefixes and verb suffixes to empower children to become fluent independent readers.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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"Purchase where readers devour the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis" - School Library Journal
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This historical fiction chapter book series features decodable tales of survival against the odds for children aged 10-14

Against the Odds: San Francisco Earthquake 1906 is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of fiction books inspired by true events. In this installment, fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history.

Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

This historical learn-to-read series for children offers:
  • Popular and captivating topics featured in a historical fiction chapter book series.
  • Decodable text in Hi-Lo style that makes the story accessible for striving readers.
  • A focus on prefixes, suffixes, and word roots that enhances decoding, spelling, and vocabulary.
  • Engaging stories that follow historical fiction narratives - inspired by true events - to engage and motivate reluctant readers.

The Against the Odds series focuses on morphology, which is largely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. San Francisco Earthquake 1906 focuses on common prefixes and verb suffixes to empower children to become fluent independent readers.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

Praise

"Purchase where readers devour the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis" - School Library Journal

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