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  • Scary Tsunamis

    Jane Katirgis

    Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Aug. 1, 2015)
    "Discusses the science behind [tsunamis] and what to do to stay safe from them"--
    P

  • Hurricanes and Tornadoes

    Terry Jennings

    Hardcover (Belitha Press Ltd, Jan. 1, 1999)
    None

  • Volcanoes

    Allison Lassieur

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes and describes the damage these natural disasters can cause.
    T

  • Natural Disasters - Hurricanes

    Kris Hirschmann

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, July 10, 2001)
    Hurricanes are among nature's most powerful -- and most destructive --forces. This book takes a scientific look at how hurricanes form and travel, as well as their devastating effects on land, buildings, and people. The human response to hurricanes, including tracking techniques, preparedness policies, victim relief/rescue, and failed prevention efforts, is also addressed.
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  • Landslides

    Anne Ylvisaker

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes how and why landslides happen, the damage they cause, ways to avoid and survive this natural disaster, and famous landslides of the past.
    Q

  • Forest Fires

    Laura Purdie Salas

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Explains why forest fires occur and describes the techniques used to fight them. Also informs on the damage forest fires inflict, their role in the the natural cycle of a forest, and highlights some famous forest fires.
    S

  • Earthquake!

    Elizabeth Raum

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2016)
    "This photo-illustrated book describes how earthquakes happen, how quakes affect people, and highlights some historic earthquakes. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to quakes"--
    P

  • Floods and Tidal Waves

    Terry Jennings

    Paperback (Chrysalis Books, Jan. 16, 2003)
    None

  • Ferocious Fires

    Julie Richards

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

  • Vibrating Volcanoes

    Julie Richards

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

  • Landslides

    Anne Ylvisaker

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

  • Earthquakes

    Neil Morris

    Paperback (Barrons Juveniles, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Documents the most significant earthquakes, from the one that destroyed half of Lisbon in 1755 and the legendary San Francisco quake of 1906 to more recent disasters, and discusses earthquake science, including measuring, predicting, and recovering from tremors
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