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Books in Disaster series

  • Aftershock

    Vanessa Acton

    Paperback (Darby Creek TM, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Ray, Sasha, Liam, and Harper have been friends since they were young. They've gotten through the worst together, but it seems like a recent argument might be just enough to break the ties of their friendship for good. That is, until the earthquake hits. Together they must navigate through the rubble to get to safety. But suddenly Harper is missing. With aftershocks happening every few minutes, it's going to take all three of them to save their lost friend. Personal drama doesn't seem so serious when every moment is a struggle to stay alive.
  • Hurricanes

    Cari Meister

    Paperback (Jump!, March 1, 2016)
    In Hurricanes, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a thunderstorm into a full-blown hurricane. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest hurricanes and how to stay safe in hurricane conditions. An infographic illustrates where hurricanes most often form, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about hurricanes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hurricanes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Hurricanes is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series.
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  • Hurricane!

    Cynthia Pratt Nicolson

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Chock-full of facts, photos and activities, this title in the Disaster series explores how hurricanes happen, and the havoc they cause.
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  • Earthquakes

    Cari Meister

    Paperback (Jump!, March 1, 2016)
    In Earthquakes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during an earthquake, including where and why earthquakes happen. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest earthquakes and how to stay safe when the ground starts to rumble. An infographic shows areas of the world most susceptible to earthquakes, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about earthquakes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Earthquakes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Earthquakes is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series.
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  • Sinkholes

    Vanessa Black

    Paperback (Pogo, Jan. 1, 2017)
    In Sinkholes, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic sinkholes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest sinkholes and how to stay safe in areas with sinkholes.
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  • The Challenger: The Explosion on Liftoff

    Thomas Streissguth

    Hardcover (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Examines the space shuttle Challenger, and the events that led to its destruction, along with the effects of the disaster on the NASA space program.
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  • Volcano!

    Cynthia Pratt Nicolson

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Chock-full of facts, photos and activities, this title in the Disaster series explores how volcanos are created and the havoc they cause.
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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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  • Deep Freeze

    Kristin Johnson

    Paperback (Darby Creek TM, Jan. 1, 2017)
    When the heat goes out in Zach's family cabin during a massive blizzard, isolation sets in. Suddenly, what had been quiet woods seem deadly. Zach and his dog are forced out of their cabin into the freezing blizzard, and must do everything possible just to survive. The duo must fight their way through the storm to find help―and Zach's dad― before they freeze to death. Will they make it through the storm, or be buried in snow before they can find their way to safety?
  • Black Blizzard

    Kristin Johnson

    Paperback (Darby Creek TM, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Just when Tyler thought his day couldn't get any worse, his speech team's bus gets stuck in the middle of the desert. After an embarrassing screw-up that caused the team to lose, all Tyler wants is get home. But the wind is picking up and the dark, ominous clouds approaching look threatening. His teammates are starting to panic. If they aren't running away or getting hurt, they're bickering with one another. Can Tyler help his team keep it together as they figure out how to survive the incoming dust storm?
  • Earthquake!

    Cynthia Pratt Nicolson

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, March 1, 2002)
    Chock-full of facts, photos and activities, this title in the Disaster series explores how earthquakes happen, and the havoc they cause.
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  • Volcanoes

    Saddleback Educational Publishing

    Paperback (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Sept. 1, 2012)
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