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1) Earthquakes
Author
Language
English
Description
"Excite early readers about science and weather with a low-level search-and-find reader about earthquakes."--
2) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Describes tsunamis, how they occur, and the damage they cause.
3) Avalanches
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In Avalanches, readers will learn about the different conditions that can trigger an avalanche and the warning signs to ensure safety. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The Devastating Disasters series captures readers' attention with captivating photographs, descriptions, and factoids of catastrophes ranging from technology...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"This book displays Earth's systems, their interactions, and those impacts on populations, including earthquakes and volcanoes caused by shifting plates, atmospheric changes, and other natural events"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"News reports from around the world offer detailed descriptions of wildfires, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, and more. While these kinds of events might seem horrifically random, scientists can explain quite a lot about why they happen, how they develop, how we can try to prevent them, and how we can predict where and when they'll happen next. The Science of Natural Disasters: When Nature and Humans Collide examines the science behind earthquakes,...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Natural Disasters! With 25 Science Projects for Kids guides kids ages 7 to 10 through a scientific introduction to the forces behind extreme meteorological events, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, flooding, drought, storms, wildfires, and more! Plus, learn the science behind why climate change makes these events more extreme. STEM activities, fascinating facts, essential questions, and links to online resources all help promote deep learning"...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
When natural disasters happen they grab headlines around the world. People, creatures, and the environment are all impacted when nature gets out of control. Natural disasters can be upsetting to live through, but scientists today better understand their causes and how we can protect ourselves and others. Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects teaches readers about some of the natural disasters throughout
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
When he returns from his expedition to the Arctic, Adam Jeffson realizes that he is the sole survivor after a poisonous cloud has killed of every other creature on earth. As he journey's across the world, he sinks further and further into madness.
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Learn more about the destructive force of volcanoes through powerful images and stories. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for volcanic eruptions, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pop!
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Natural Disasters introduces readers to a variety of natural disasters and the impact they have on the world. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
Publisher
ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This two-volume encyclopedia provides the science behind heart-pumping geophysical hazards such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, cyclones, and floods, as well as authoritative entries on notable natural disasters around the world and the agencies that help victims of them"--
Series
Publisher
Salem Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Looks at the science behind natural disasters, discussing what causes them, where they occur, prevention and preparations, rescue and relief efforts, impact, and historical overview of each kind before going on to describe the one hundred worse disastersin history.
14) Extreme weather
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Climate change and natural disasters, such as heat waves, droughts, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms, have been occurring since the dawn of time. But global warming is a phenomenon induced by humankind. Scientists across the world have been thoroughly examining the changing climate, and have found close links between global warming and extreme climatic events. Global warming induced by humans has drastically altered global climatic...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bolt!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This title focuses on hurricanes and gives information on what they are, how to prepare for them, and how to survive. The title is complete with beautiful, colorful photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bolt!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on floods and gives information on what they are, how to prepare for them, and how to survive. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on fires and gives information on what they are, how to prepare for them, and how to survive. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bolt!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This title focuses on blizzards and gives information on what they are, how to prepare for them, and how to survive. The title is complete with beautiful, colorful photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Extreme weather has increasingly played a destructive role on planet Earth. Thirteen kinds of disasters are featured in this amazing book, showing the process and science of each weather-related disaster from the conditions that triggered it to its dire consequences.
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