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Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Rona Arato
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 15, 2014)In March 2011 the worlds second-largest nuclear disaster occurred on the eastern coast of Japan. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake caused a nearly 50-foot tsunami that flooded the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The devastating tidal wave caused equipment failures that led the nuclear reactors to overheat to the point of meltdown. Dangerous radioactive materials released into the air continue to threaten the health of the ocean and people around the world today. Topics include:
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Earthquake Alert
Shilpa Mehta-Jones
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2004)Explains the science of earthquakes, including earth's layers, plate tectonics, and major fault lines; types of seismic waves; technology used for forecasting, predicting, and measuring earthquakes; and devastation from tsunamis, landslides, and fires cause by earthquakes. Simultaneous.
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Ocean Storm Alert!
Carrie Gleason
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2004)Intended for ages 7-14, this work explores how whirlpools, tidal waves, and tsunamis begin, and their effect on people at sea and in coastal areas. Topics include: famous storms throughout history; how ancient peoples forecasted storms, and the technology that meteorologists use to predict weather; techniques to stay safe during a storm; and more.
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Flood and Monsoon Alert!
Rachel Eagen
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)Features the science behind these destructive natural disasters and tells how societies around the world cope with their ferocity, covering such topics as the making of a monsoon, famous floods, and types of damage.
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Tornado Alert!
Wendy Scavuzzo
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)Profiles the ferocious twisters that arise from violent thunderstorms, especially in the springtime. Learn what causes these funnels to form and how you can stay safe when one is on the loose. Also profiles the scientists that study tornados in the hope of making them less deadly. Includes a simple science experiment.
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Hurricane Katrina
Ellen Rodger
Library Binding (Turtleback, Oct. 1, 2006)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Explains how hurricanes form and why they cause such damage, using the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 as an example.
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Severe Storm Blizzard Alert!
Lynn Peppas
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2004)Intended for children of ages 7-14, this book looks at the severe side of storms. It also discusses topics, such as; hail, wind, and the kinds and causes of lightning; famous storms and blizzards, including the deadly Blizzard of 1888; and, how severe weather is tracked using Doppler radar.
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Tsunami Alert!
Niki Walker
Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Nov. 1, 2005)None
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The Exxon Valdez: The Oil Spill off the Alaskan Coast
Thomas Streissguth
Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Describes the oil tanker Exxon Valdez, and the events that led up to its disastrous oil spill in 1989. Also explains the effects of the oil spill on the Alaskan environment.
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Plague and Pandemic Alert
Julie Karner
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2004)Intended for children of ages 7-14, this book looks at types of diseases, how they are spread and contained, and their costly consequences. It also gives a step-by-step explanation of how disease and plague outbreaks occur, how epidemiologists predict and work to stop the spread of diseases, a history of plagues from ancient times, and more.
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Hurricane Katrina Alert!
Ellen Rodger
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Nov. 1, 2006)Intended for ages 7-14, this timely new book examines the causes of this massive hurricane, its devastating floods, and the relief efforts to help those most effected by the disaster. Gripping images of rescues and recovery are featured along with information and illustrations of the reconstruction of Louisiana's levies, also exploring topics such prevention, the life cycle of a hurricane, and surviving Hurricane Katrina.
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Earthquake Alert!
Shilpa Mehta-Jones
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 15, 2011)Introduces earthquakes, discusses seismic waves, and explains how to stay safe.
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