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  • Quivering Quakes

    Julie Richards

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, May 1, 2001)
    Describes the origins and effects of earthquakes, and provides information on the history of earthquakes, prediction, control, and recovery.
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  • Avalanches

    Anne Ylvisaker

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Describes how and why avalanches happen, the damage they cause, ways to avoid and survive this natural disaster, and famous avalanches of the past.
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  • Terrifying Tornadoes

    Julie Richards

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes the origins and effects of tornadoes, and provides information on the history of tornadoes, prediction, control, and recovery.
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  • Wildfire!

    Elizabeth Raum

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2016)
    Describes different kinds of wildfires, including forest fires, grass fires, and bush fires, explains how these fires are started, what conditions create a crisis, and steps taken to put fires out. Includes information on safety and prevention.
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  • Hurricanes

    Gary Jeffrey

    Paperback (Franklin Watts Ltd, )
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  • Hurricanes

    Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Describes how hurricanes form and the damage caused by their strong winds, heavy rains, and flooding.
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  • Wildfires

    Pamela McDowell

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Discusses wildfires, including how they usually start, the damage they can do, and the best ways to prevent wildfires.
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  • Floods

    Jennifer Howse

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    From floods to wildfires and earthquakes to hurricanes, Natural Disasters introduces readers to some of the most extreme naturally occurring events on Earth. Readers will explore the causes, locations, history, and all-time records of the worlds most serious natural disasters. Each title in the Natural Disasters series features compelling facts and stunning photographs.
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  • Earthquakes

    Jack Zayarny

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Earthquakes are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. Although earthquakes cannot be prevented, it is possible to predict when and where an earthquake will occur. Learn more about this fascinating phenomenon in Earthquakes. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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  • Avalanches and Landslides

    Jane Walker

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Jan. 17, 2002)
    The awesome display of power that is unleashed by many of the world's natural disasters has aroused both terror and curiosity for centuries. This series of books looks at the history of natural disasters and their effects on mankind and the environment. AVALANCHES and landslides can engulf and destroy towns and villages in just a few minutes, as huge masses of snow, rock or mud crash down from a mountain or hillside at high speed. Dramatic pictures illustrate this book which explains all aspects of these destructive powers.

  • Asteroid Strikes

    Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Describes the damage caused by asteroids hitting the Earth and discusses efforts to detect asteroids that could strike the planet in the future.
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  • Tsunamis: Killer Waves

    Michele Ingber Drohan

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Describes tsunamis, where they occur, what causes them, and what can be done to protect people from them.
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