num_pages: 32
description: This nicely-illustrated book by Tomie dePaola explains to young children what quicksand is, how to avoid it, how to deal with it, the importance of remaining calm, etc. Anyone can learn the basic facts from this book.
language: English
title: The Quicksand Book
titlecomplete: The Quicksand Book
genres: Childrens, Science, Animals, Nature, Picture Books, Outdoors, Humor, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 201
awards: awardedAt: 315561600000
name: Garden State Book Award
category: Nonfiction Grades 2-5
publisher: Scholastic,Inc.