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Books in 21st Century Disasters series

  • Hawaii Volcano of 2018

    Shannon Berg

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the volcano that erupted in Hawaii in 2018. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to volcanoes.
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  • Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

    Stephanie Bearce

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the tsunami that battered the coast of Asia in 2004. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to tsunamis.
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  • Hawaii Volcano of 2018

    Shannon Berg

    Hardcover (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the volcano that erupted in Hawaii in 2018. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to volcanoes.
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  • East African Drought of 2011

    Sue Gagliardi

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the drought that spread throughout East Africa in 2011. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to droughts.
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  • California Wildfires

    Sue Gagliardi

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the wildfires that burned across California. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to wildfires.
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  • E-Waste in Guiyu, China

    Shannon Berg

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the e-waste that has piled up in Guiyu, China. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people create and recycle e-waste.
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  • Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

    Stephanie Bearce

    Hardcover (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the tsunami that battered the coast of Asia in 2004. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to tsunamis.
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  • 21st Century Disasters

    Various

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This series introduces readers to some of the biggest catastrophes in recent history and the thrilling stories of people who survived them. Each book explores the science behind how each disaster happened, the people and communities it affected, and the work scientists are doing to prevent future destruction.
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  • Hurricane Katrina

    Sue Gagliardi

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the hurricane that hit the United States in 2005. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to hurricanes.
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  • Hurricane Katrina

    Sue Gagliardi

    Hardcover (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the hurricane that hit the United States in 2005. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to hurricanes.
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  • California Wildfires

    Sue Gagliardi

    Hardcover (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the wildfires that burned across California. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to wildfires.
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  • 21st Century Disasters

    Various

    Hardcover (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    This series introduces readers to some of the biggest catastrophes in recent history and the thrilling stories of people who survived them. Each book explores the science behind how each disaster happened, the people and communities it affected, and the work scientists are doing to prevent future destruction.
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