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Anatomy of a Shipwreck
Sean McCollum
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2010)When the Titanic was built, many people thought the massive ship was unsinkable. Today it rests on the ocean floor. Learn about why ships sink and how past disasters and modern technology have led to safer ships.
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The Worst Earthquakes of All Time
Mary L. Englar, Susan L. Cutter PhD
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2012)A slight tremble shakes the room. Suddenly, a violent force rocks the house's foundation as a crack runs down the street. Earthquake! The shattering effects of these natural disasters have wreaked havoc on people around the world. From Chile to China, stand your ground and explore the worst earthquakes in history.
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1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Tim Cooke
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2005)Looks at the San Fransisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale and discusses the aftermath and what scientists learned from the disaster.
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1993 Mississippi River Floods
Jen Green
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2005)Looks at the severe flooding of the Mississippi River in 1993, the effects on people near the river, and the aftermath.
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Volcanoes
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Anatomy of a Tornado
Terri Lynn Dougherty
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2011)Demolished houses. Snapped trees and overturned cars. These are just a few examples of the destruction tornadoes can leave behind. With winds reaching more than 250 miles per hour, tornadoes are one of the most violent forces of nature. Get an inside look at how tornadoes form, the devastation they cause, and the cutting-edge technology forecasters are using to help keep us safe.
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Air Disasters
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Space Disasters
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Earthquakes
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Deadly Storms
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Ecological Disasters
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Killer Smog: London, England
Joyce L Markovics
Library Binding (Bearport Pub Co Inc, Aug. 1, 2017)In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill.
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