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  • The Science of a Sink Hole

    Robin Michal Koontz

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind sinkholes. The chapters examine historical sinkholes, describe environmental factors that cause sinkholes, and explain how scientists respond to these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    Y

  • The Science of a Volcanic Eruption

    Samantha Bell

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind volcanic eruptions. The chapters examine notable volcanic eruptions in history, explain why volcanoes erupt, and show how scientists are working to understand and predict eruptions. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    Y

  • The Science of an Earthquake

    Lois Sepahban

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine notable earthquakes in history, explain why earthquakes occur, and show how scientists and engineers are working to understand earthquakes and build damage-resistant structures. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    U

  • The Science of a Tsunami

    Robin Koontz

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    Y

  • The Science of a Shipwreck

    Lisa J Amstutz

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind shipwrecks. The chapters examine history's deadliest shipwrecks, explain how ships sink, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer ships. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    V

  • The Science of a Hurricane

    Mary Reina

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine case studies of destructive hurricanes, explain how hurricanes form, and show how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    Y

  • The Science of an Oil Spill

    Andrea Wang

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind oil spills and their effects. The chapters examine history's worst oil spills, explain how oil spills happen, and show how scientists are developing safer ways to collect and transport oil. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    T

  • The Science of an Avalanche

    Carol Hand

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts prevent avalanches. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    S

  • The Science of a Bridge Collapse

    Nikole Brooks Bethea

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built, and show how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    Y

  • The Science of a Plane Crash

    Carol S Surges

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind plane crashes. The chapters examine the worst plane crashes in history, explain how aircraft fail, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer aircraft. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    Y

  • The Science of a Nuclear Plant Explosion

    Meg Marquardt

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind nuclear plant explosions. The chapters explain case studies of plant explosions, analyze the causes and effects, and explore how to prevent these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    Y

  • The Science of a Volcanic Eruption

    Samantha Bell

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind volcanic eruptions. The chapters examine notable volcanic eruptions in history, explain why volcanoes erupt, and show how scientists are working to understand and predict eruptions. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    X