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Floods
Jennifer Howse
Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)From floods to wildfires and earthquakes to hurricanes, Natural Disasters introduces readers to some of the most extreme naturally occurring events on Earth. Readers will explore the causes, locations, history, and all-time records of the worlds most serious natural disasters. Each title in the Natural Disasters series features compelling facts and stunning photographs.
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The World's Disasters: Air Disasters
Roger Coote
Hardcover (Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division, June 30, 1993)None
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Earthquakes
Jack Zayarny
Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)Earthquakes are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. Although earthquakes cannot be prevented, it is possible to predict when and where an earthquake will occur. Learn more about this fascinating phenomenon in Earthquakes. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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Asteroid Strikes
Victor Gentle, Janet Perry
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2001)Describes the damage caused by asteroids hitting the Earth and discusses efforts to detect asteroids that could strike the planet in the future.
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The San Francisco Earthquake
James House
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 1989)An account of the earthquake of 1906 in San Francisco, during which fires began which raged unchecked over the city, virtually destroying it.
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Tsunamis: Killer Waves
Michele Ingber Drohan
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1999)Describes tsunamis, where they occur, what causes them, and what can be done to protect people from them.
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Earthquakes
Allison Lassieur
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Describes how and why earthquakes happen, the damage these natural disasters can cause, the ways that they are measured, and some of the most destructive quakes of the past.
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Volcanic Eruptions
Nancy Robinson Masters
Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2012)What happens to the environment when a volcanic eruption occurs? What are some of the caused by volcanic activity? What can people do about the problems caused by volcanic eruptions? How can you use your math skills to learn more about volcanic eruptions? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about volcanic eruptions.
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Flood!
Elizabeth Raum
Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2016)This photo-illustrated book describes flash floods, regional floods, and storm surges. Explains how floods are predicted, what can be done to help prevent them, and how to stay safe in areas prone to flooding. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
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Hurricanes
Jack Zayarny
Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)Introduces hurricanes, describing how they form, where they occur, what causes them to increase in strength, how they are measured, and the types of damage they cause.
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Droughts
Louise Park
Library Binding (Black Rabbit Books, Feb. 28, 2008)Created especially for readers in the elementary grades, this series explains in clear terms the science and hardship of historic natural disasters, and to aid with school reports, includes a chronology, website addresses, glossary, index, and suggestions for further reading.
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