Against the Odds: San Francisco Earthquake 1906

Author DK
When fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history, he doesn’t know if he’ll ever see his family or his beloved Chinatown again…

This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10–14. 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.

The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology, which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: San Francisco Earthquake 1906 focuses on common prefixes and verb suffixes.

With font specifically selected to reduce visual stress, this book serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering all learners 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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When fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history, he doesn’t know if he’ll ever see his family or his beloved Chinatown again…

This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10–14. 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.

The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology, which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: San Francisco Earthquake 1906 focuses on common prefixes and verb suffixes.

With font specifically selected to reduce visual stress, this book serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering all learners to become fluent independent readers.

Author

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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