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Publisher
Kids Can Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Something is stirring deep inside. A whisper hisses through its magma chamber. Gases gurgle. Steam spits out. Bubbles boil and pop. Suddenly, it's time to wake up! This lively book is the perfect pick for budding vulcanologists--or anyone who loves things that go...KABOOM!"--
3) Tornadoes
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to tornadoes.
4) Volcanoes
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to volcanoes.
5) Earthquakes
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to earthquakes.
6) Tsunamis
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to tsunamis.
7) Flood!
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"All living things need water to survive. But when there is too much rain, a flood can happen. Learn how floods form and how we try to avoid them" --
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"From Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes an in-depth look at the world's natural disasters, broken down into four distinct categories: earth, weather, life, and space. From timelines of causes and outcomes of each disaster, graphs highlighting humans' effect on the earth, and a text teeming with fresh, unexpected, and accurate information ready for readers to easily devour, Disasters by the Numbers is unmatched and sure...
Author
Publisher
VIKING/Published by the Penguin Group
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Winchester looks at how, when, where, and why hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, and tornadoes start brewing, how they build, and what happens when these giant storms hit. He includes an historical look at how we learned about weather systems, and where we're headed because of climate change.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Weather can take a turn for the worse with little to no warning. Following severe or extreme weather patterns has proven to be a great, albeit dangerous, way to study weather conditions. Some people even choose to chase extreme weather out of curiosity alone. This book provides information about different types of storm chasers, the technology they use, and the reasons they choose to put their lives in the path of danger. Primary sources and full-color...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"The ground begins to shake and dishes rattle on the shelves. It's an earthquake. Readers will learn why and where quakes happen and how scientists measure them. This important earth science topic is covered in rich detail with full-color photographs and helpful diagrams. After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of how people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake hits. STEM and engineering topics from the Next...
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters can seem unstoppable, destroying anything in their way. However, people around the world are working hard to come up with new ways to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Readers discover the amazing stories behind these innovators and the ways they're using science, technology, engineering, and math skills to save lives. The main text, which supports essential STEM curriculum topics,...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"When thinking about natural disasters, floods probably aren't the first thing that come to mind. However, a sudden rise in water level can cause great destruction and even death. This book explores where and why floods occur and features photographs of the incredible damage they can cause. Readers will learn how people survived some of the worst floods in recent history as well as new prediction methods to help avoid the damage and destruction floods...
Author
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"The destruction caused by tsunamis and floods not only affects Earth's geography, but also the people, plants, and animals present in the areas directly affected. Why do these natural disasters happen, and how can areas recover from them? These questions are explored through well-researched main text to clearly provide young people with scientific facts about natural disasters. Bold and exciting design elements, such as intense photographs and detailed...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"When natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires strike, it can be frightening, not just for people living through the event, but also for young people watching coverage on television or social media. By giving elementary readers objective information presented in a sensitive way, this guide to natural disasters aims to empower young people to protect themselves and help others. Additional information is presented through fact boxes and graphic...
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