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  • Earthquakes

    Luke Thompson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Explains why earthquakes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage they inflict, and some of the more famous earthquakes in history.
    T

  • Volcanoes

    Luke Thompson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Explains volcanos' formation and eruption, describes types of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.
    T

  • Tornadoes

    Luke Thompson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Explains how tornaodes form, describes the technology used in predicting tornadoes, and offers safety tips for surviving this natural disaster.
    U

  • First Response by Land

    Aileen Weintraub

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 19, 2006)
    Describes the work of first responders, relief organizations, and the government agencies during an emergency situation or natural disaster.
    W

  • Forest Fires

    Luke Thompson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes the causes and consequences of forest fires, the three different types of forest fires, and the modern techniques and technology used to put out forest fires.
    R

  • Avalanches

    Anne Ylvisaker

    Library Binding (Capstone High-Interest Books, 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.
    G

  • Avalanches and Landslides

    Jane Walker

    Paperback (Franklin Watts Ltd, Oct. 26, 1995)
    None

  • Famine, Drought and Plagues

    Jane Walker

    Paperback (Franklin Watts Ltd, Oct. 26, 1995)
    None

  • Famine, Drought and Plagues

    Jane Walker

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Feb. 14, 2002)
    None

  • Hurricanes

    Gary Jeffrey

    Paperback (Franklin Watts Ltd, )
    None

  • 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.

  • Tidal Waves

    Jane Walker

    Paperback (Franklin Watts Ltd, Nov. 14, 2002)
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