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  • The Science of a Tornado

    Linda Cernak

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind tornadoes and their effects. The chapters describe deadly tornadoes, examine the weather conditions that cause tornadoes, and explain how people prepare for these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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  • The Science of a Tornado

    Linda Cernak

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind tornadoes and their effects. The chapters describe deadly tornadoes, examine the weather conditions that cause tornadoes, and explain how people prepare for these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    U

  • The Science of a Sink Hole

    Robin Koontz

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind sinkholes. The chapters examine historical sinkholes, describe environmental factors that cause sinkholes, and explain how scientists respond to these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    U

  • The Science of a Plane Crash

    Carol S. Surges

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind plane crashes. The chapters examine the worst plane crashes in history, explain how aircraft fail, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer aircraft. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    Y

  • The Science of an Earthquake

    Lois Sepahban

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine notable earthquakes in history, explain why earthquakes occur, and show how scientists and engineers are working to understand earthquakes and build damage-resistant structures. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    U

  • The Science of an Oil Spill

    Andrea Wang

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind oil spills and their effects. The chapters examine history's worst oil spills, explain how oil spills happen, and show how scientists are developing safer ways to collect and transport oil. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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  • The Science of a Bridge Collapse

    Nikole Brooks Bethea

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built, and show how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    Y

  • The Science of a Flood

    Meg Marquardt

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind floods. The chapters describe historical floods, analyze climate conditions that cause floods, and examine how scientists predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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  • The Science of a Tsunami

    Robin Michal Koontz

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
    U

  • The Science of a Flood

    Meg Marquardt

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind floods. The chapters describe historical floods, analyze climate conditions that cause floods, and examine how scientists predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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  • The Science of a Shipwreck

    Lisa J Amstutz

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind shipwrecks. The chapters examine history's deadliest shipwrecks, explain how ships sink, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer ships. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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  • The Science of a Hurricane

    Mary Reina

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine case studies of destructive hurricanes, explain how hurricanes form, and show how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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