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Books with title The Science of Avalanches

  • The Science of Avalanches

    Richard Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Made of snow, ice, and rocks, avalanches can start in a variety of ways, including by people. Readers will explore the causes and effects of different kinds of avalanches through fact-filled and accessible content. Real-life photographs will engage readers while reinforcing the science concepts behind examples of modern, devastating avalanches. Enhanced by interesting fact boxes and timelines of real avalanches, readers will be guided through safety and disaster relief so theyll be able to act if caught out in the cold when the snow starts to fall.
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  • The Science of an Avalanche

    Carol Hand

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Sept. 15, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts prevent avalanches. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
  • The Science of Avalanches

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Discusses different types of avalanches, describing the conditions that can cause them and the tools scientists use to predict where one may occur.
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  • The Science of an Avalanche

    Carol Hand

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts prevent avalanches. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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  • The Science of an Avalanche

    Carol Hand

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts prevent avalanches. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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  • The Art of Science

    Ransom Noble, Stephen Macquignon

    Paperback (4RV Publishing LLC, March 20, 2009)
    Janie Hunter’s plans for seventh grade (including weekly jam sessions, Art Club, volleyball, and maybe Pom Squad) change when she qualifies for a special science program. The challenges intensify as friends, classes, and her mother pull her in different directions. Ransom Noble catches the struggles of early teen years in this Young Adult novel, with black and white illustrations by Stephen Macquignon.
  • The Science of Air

    Sarah Dann

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Dec. 1, 1999)
    Living Science is a dynamic series designed to introduce the basic concepts of science to young readers. Through a combination of information, investigation, and full-color photography, readers are invited to explore the fascinating world around them.
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  • The Art of Science

    Jay Young

    Hardcover (Walker Books Ltd, March 15, 1999)
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