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Books in Big Buddy Books: Natural Disasters series

  • Tsunamis

    Andrea Rivera

    Library Binding (Launch!, Sept. 1, 2017)
    What causes tsunamis? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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  • Tsunami Disaster in Indonesia, 2004

    John A. Torres

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Nov. 21, 2005)
    On December 26, 2004, a monster tsunami struck several countries around the Indian Ocean. Hundreds of thousands of people were killed; whole towns were washed away. In this gripping account, learned through face-to-face interviews with survivors, veteran reporter John Torres tells the story of that disaster and of the horrors it caused. In age-appropriate prose, he also describes the remarkable way in which the world responded. For the survivors, there is hope, even in the wake of one of the worst natural disasters in history.
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  • Earthquakes

    Luke Thompson

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Explains why earthquakes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage they inflict, and some of the more famous earthquakes in history.
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  • Earthquake in Loma Prieta, California, 1989

    Susan and William Harkins

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Nov. 21, 2005)
    This fictionalized account of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake provides an age-appropriate medium for describing what happened during this deadly natural disaster. In easy prose and bright photographs, it also details how to prepare for, how to protect oneself during, and how to respond after an earthquake. Includes the science behind earthquakes and an in-depth chronology of the event.
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  • Floods

    Luke Thompson

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Explains why floods occur, describes the effects of flooding, and discusses methods of flood prevention and control.
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  • Hurricanes

    Andrea Rivera

    Library Binding (Launch!, Sept. 1, 2017)
    What causes hurricanes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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  • Floods

    Luke Thompson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Explains why floods occur, describes the disastrous effects of flooding, and discusses methods of flood prevention and control.
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  • Volcanoes

    Michele Ingber Drohan

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Explains the different types of volcanoes, where they are located, what causes them to erupt, and how people protect themselves from an eruption
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  • Avalanches and Landslides

    Jane Walker

    Paperback (Franklin Watts Ltd, Oct. 26, 1995)
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  • Tornadoes

    Jean Allen

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes how and why tornadoes happen, the damage this natural disaster can cause, and some of the most destructive tornadoes of the past.
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  • Volcanoes

    Betsy Rathburn

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    A volcano explodes to life! Lava shoots into the air. A plume of smoke and ash is visible for miles around. But why did the volcano erupt? This low-level title uses engaging text and colorful photos to bring readers up close to these powerful natural disasters. Readers will learn why volcanoes erupt, what damage they cause, and how eruptions are predicted. Special features including a map, an eruption diagram, an eruption severity chart, and a profile of a recent volcanic eruption enrich the reading experience in this explosive title! From blizzards to hurricanes, tsunamis to volcanic eruptions, natural disasters affect billions of people across the world every year. But how do these events form, and what can we do to predict them? This low-level series is packed with formation diagrams, real-life disaster profiles, and other special features. Readers will walk away with an understanding of what causes natural disasters, how to prepare for them, and when to batten down the hatches!
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  • Avalanches

    Michele Ingber Drohan

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Discusses how different types of avalanches are caused, how they may be prevented, and how people can protect themselves and their homes from this type of disaster.
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